Kathmandu CEO Xavier Simonet to lead Austrade Importing & Exporting Shannon Jenkins 1 December 2020 Kathmandu boss Xavier Simonet has been appointed chief executive officer of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission.
The Retirement Income Review was a missed opportunity to close the gender super gap: Jenny McAllister Politics Jenny McAllister 1 December 2020 "The Morrison government cannot be forgiven for missing another opportunity to address economic insecurity for women in retirement."
Explained: Why is China imposing tariffs on Australian wine and barley? Agribusiness Lois Maskiell 30 November 2020 The government says it may take China to the WTO over a barley tariff dispute, just days after China imposed tariffs on Australian wine imports.
Australian Border Force and Singapore partner on blockchain trial to boost trade efficiency Politics Shannon Jenkins 27 November 2020 The Australian Border Force has partnered with the Singaporean government to launch a blockchain trial that aims to simplify cross-border trade.
“No meaningful impact”: Victoria’s payroll tax reforms come under fire Finance Lois Maskiell 25 November 2020 Since the Andrews government delivered its state budget on Tuesday, Victoria’s payroll tax system has come under fire.
‘Lack of understanding of work’: Business group criticises Daniel Andrews’ plan to give sick pay to casuals Hospitality Lois Maskiell 24 November 2020 The Victorian government is creating a nation-first program which will see casual workers receive paid sick leave.
“Nothing is done voluntarily”: Germany mandates boardroom quota for women executives Leadership Madeline Hislop 24 November 2020 Germany’s government has introduced a mandatory boardroom quota for women in senior management positions at listed companies.
Governments should utilise social procurement to create post-pandemic employment opportunities: Report Finance Shannon Jenkins 23 November 2020 The potential for social procurement to create inclusive employment “represents a truly unmissable opportunity”.
Small business advocates welcome government push to delay super rise Economy Lois Maskiell 20 November 2020 The Morrison government will delay the superannuation guarantee rise until mid-2021, in response to the COVID-19-induced economic fallout.
Peter Strong: Why we can’t put access to finance in the hands of regulators Finance Peter Strong 20 November 2020 ASIC and APRA are the main contenders for ‘stick in the mud’ regulation, and AFCA is seen as over-zealous in its pursuit of lenders.
NSW budget to provide commercial rent relief and $1,500 digital vouchers to SMEs Economy Lois Maskiell 17 November 2020 The NSW budget will support SMEs with extended commercial rent relief and $1,500 vouchers for those that don't pay payroll tax.
From payroll tax relief to $25 dining vouchers: What SMEs need to know about the NSW budget Finance Lois Maskiell 17 November 2020 The NSW government unveils its budget today, with drastic measures intended to boost the state’s ailing economy.
