Ditching checklists and tradition enabled the ATO to swiftly roll out COVID-19 support measures, according to commissioner Chris Jordan
When Chris Jordan arrived at the ATO in 2013, after more than 25 years at KPMG, he quickly began challenging the status quo.
Why wearable tech and proximity monitoring is the next step for Australian workplaces
Wearable devices and proximity monitoring can assist businesses in complying with social distancing expectations.
“We cannot support the bill”: Atlassian and Canva slam proposed R&D changes in midst of COVID-19 chaos
Canva and Atlassian have taken aim at the proposed changes to the R&D Tax Incentive, saying the committee must consider COVID-19.
‘Unrealistic requirements’: Carnell urges loan overhaul as 25% of SMEs knocked back by banks
Loan requirements, high levels of debt and bank rejections are leaving small businesses without access to finance during COVID-19.
“We’d have to shut our doors”: Rent relief was a saving grace for small business — but it’s about to expire
Rent relief has supported thousands of businesses through the pandemic, but as we approach the expiry, there are those still unable to pay.
Sendle secures $19 million as delivery demand skyrockets during COVID-19
Australia Post competitor Sendle has raised $19 million, as the e-commerce boom leads to Christmas level demands and more.
As we approach the fiscal cliff, could social housing and construction-tech be Australia’s bungee cord?
There is a post-pandemic economic recovery opportunity staring us in the face. It’s construction-tech and social housing.
Airtasker reports 120% uptick in Aldi delivery jobs, as shoppers seek a bargain during COVID-19
Savvy shoppers in locked-down Victoria are turning to odd-jobs marketplace Airtasker to get Aldi groceries delivered to their doors.
Dom Price on leadership during COVID-19, and what Atlassian got wrong
Amid a global pandemic and the abrupt shift to remote work, even Atlassian can be caught unawares. But this is a time for trial and error.
“A retail revolution”: Kogan talks up e-commerce as profits grow 55.9% amid COVID-19 rush
For Kogan and JB Hi-Fi, COVID-19 has been an unprecedented commercial opportunity, with floods of new customers driving up sales and profits.
“We’ve flipped right back”: Border closures erase recovery for Queensland’s tourism regions
Tourism-reliant businesses in Queensland's regions have been left reeling as more border restrictions cast a cloud over the upcoming summer.
‘Automatic recognition’: Frydenberg floats cutting border red tape for tradies
Tradespeople and others in licensed occupations could find it easier to work across state and territory borders next year.
