Small businesses brace for cost increases as fuel excise reduction nears its end
The Albanese government has decided to put an end to the six-month fuel excise reduction which will see the price of petrol go up by 25 cents a litre.
Ridesharing app DiDi targeted over Australian data privacy concerns
Liberal Senator James Paterson continues to pressure the government to act on concerns over Chinese-owned applications.
“Small business is at the front”: COSBOA celebrates Jobs and Skills Summit as SME issues appear in 36-point plan
Australia's small business community now sits front of mind for lawmakers after the Jobs and Skills Summit, COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd says.
Want to solve your people problems? Don’t wait for action from the Jobs Summit
The federal government is pinning much hope on its Jobs and Skills Summit to pave the way for addressing employment and productivity challenges. But SMEs should take some matters into their own hands.
Why upskilling is the best way to lift wages in Australia
Although skills, training and migration are listed as key topics for the Jobs Summit, the Treasury’s issues paper focuses almost entirely on industrial relations in its discussion of how best to boost wages.
John Durie: Andrew Leigh calls for competition law changes to revitalise flailing economy
A sharp division has emerged between the ACCC and Competition Minster Andrew Leigh over the need for action to improve the performance of the Australian economy.
Peter Strong: What the rise of independents in politics could mean for small business
Many volunteers for independent candidates were small business people. "So why would small business people get involved?" asks Peter Strong.
What SMEs can learn from NSW Parliament’s “shocking” review of workplace culture
Business leaders should listen closely to the findings and recommendations of the Broderick review, managing director of culture consultancy We Are Unity, Nat Cagilaba, tells SmartCompany.
Scott Morrison “shocked” Keith Pitt by secretly swearing himself into Resources portfolio
Former prime minister Scott Morrison swore himself in as a second resources minister when Keith Pitt had the portfolio in the previous Coalition government and killed off a gas project.
COSBOA says Labor’s jobs and skills summit is no “stunt” as Dutton, Littleproud split over attendance
The Opposition Leader publicly turned down an invitation to the Jobs Summit, claiming the summit would be compromised by government favouritism towards union policy suggestions.
One Nation says its proposed ‘equal pay for equal work’ bill wouldn’t put a “burden” on small businesses
The new Labor government may have an unlikely ally in One Nation as it pushes for legislation enshrining equal pay between full-time staff and casual labour hire workers.
How the NSW government lost control of the political tempo amid the Barilaro trade post saga
Approaching day 49 of the inquiry into the appointment of the New York trade commissioner, it has already prompted the resignation of NSW Liberal deputy leader Stuart Ayres, with more fallout a distinct possibility.
