Investing in childcare and aged care would boost GDP by $30 billion… and almost pay for itself
Modelling shows investing in childcare and aged care would have a significant economic payoff, boosting per-person annual GDP by $1,270.
The budget might promise “jobs, jobs, jobs”, but it overlooks workers in the gig economy
While the budget allocates billions to getting Australians back into traditional employment, it does little for gig economy workers.
Melbourne cafe faces threats of violence for “tongue-in-cheek” sign charging $1 extra for Dan Andrews supporters
Melbourne cafe Arcobar has hired security after a sign taking a cheeky pop at supporters of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews led to threats.
As a wave of insolvency approaches Australia’s shore, business owners should prepare to exit gracefully
From December 31, businesses will snap back into the sights of creditors — an issue keeping many owners awake at night.
The ATO is coming for overpaid JobKeeper cash, guidelines confirm
The ATO has released guidelines on JobKeeper overpayments, confirming businesses that were wrongly credited will face repayments.
How 33 million views on TikTok led to a 1000% sales boost for this Yarra Valley beauty business
My Glow 2 has seen sales increase by more than 1000% during COVID-19 pandemic, and its founders put much of that down to TikTok.
Qualifying and legacy employers can still utilise some JobKeeper flexibilities: Here’s a break down
Many employers can take some comfort in knowing the JobKeeper flexibilities in the Fair Work Act have been extended.
This holiday season shoppers will act differently online and in-store: Here’s how retailers can prepare
The new normal is embedded in our everyday lives now, and for shoppers, this will continue into the 2020 holiday season and beyond.
Deliveroo dragged to court in unfair dismissal case that could have “significant ramifications” for the Aussie gig economy
A rider for Deliveroo Australia is taking the food delivery giant to court today, in a Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal case.
Why one Melbourne hair salon is going above and beyond on COVID-19 safety measures
Earth To Betty salon director Madeline Frawley is going above and beyond to make sure clients feel safe when visiting her business.
Hospitality tech startup HungryHungry bags $2 million, as COVID-19 brings irreversible change to the sector
HungryHungry has scored $2 million in Series A funding, after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated innovation in the hospitality sector.
The budget sets us up for an unreasonably slow economic recovery, says Grattan Institute
Josh Frydenberg has repetedly said the 2020 budget is “all about jobs”, but he hasn't drawn attention to his economic recovery timeline.
