Big-business fines up to $10 million under Labor plan to give unfair contract terms teeth
Labor will make unfair contract terms illegal if it wins the next election — its latest move to strengthen its small-business platform.
Small business to get a bigger piece of the government pie under new Labor plan
Labor wants SMEs to get more out of government spending and will require government departments and big businesses to consider them if it wins the election.
Digital platforms inquiry: ACCC’s dramatic suggestions would change advertising and news as we know it
The ACCC's recommendations would significantly affect the way the digital platforms make their money, and influence the content Australians consume.
Ignore customer relationships at your peril: The demise of out-of-touch political parties
What can Premier Daniel Andrews' victory teach us about selling, and more specifically, the importance of a customer-centric focus?
Australia’s soon-to-take-effect Modern Slavery Act explained
Australia finally has a Modern Slavery Act, which will come into effect on January 1, 2019. But what difference will it make?
It’s time for paid domestic violence leave, writes Anthony Albanese
The provision of paid domestic violence leave will make it easier for women to escape abusive situations, writes Anthony Albanese.
Coalition-led committee backs move to stop full-time employees being replaced by casuals
A Coalition-majority committee chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended changes to the Fair Work Act to protect workers from casual work pitfalls.
Corporate red tape reductions to save SMEs $300 million over four years
The federal government has unveiled ASIC red tape reductions that will save about 2200 SMEs almost $37,000 each year by removing reporting requirements.
Michaelia Cash: Instant asset write-off extension on the cards ahead of MYEFO Christmas for SMEs
Another extension of the instant asset write-off scheme is on the cards ahead of MYEFO, small business Minister Michaelia Cash says.
The upcoming Victorian state election: What businesses needs to know
Victorians are headed to the polls, and there are hundreds of election policies to consider. Here's what businesses need to know.
Can the government pass legislation without a majority?
If, as predicted, the Morrison government loses the Wentworth byelection, we will have a hung parliament. So what does this mean for legislation?
TPP-11 explained: What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership and is it good for business?
The TPP-11 is what's left of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership after President Donald Trump pulled the US out, after a decade of negotiation, in 2017.
