“Logical step”: Unfair insurance contracts targeted in busy week for Treasury
In a busy week for government, unfair insurance contracts are on the agenda, alongside measures to restrict cash payments.
Business that skimmed worker pay packets to cover visa costs fined $58,000
A Sydney day spa operator will pay a $10,000 fine for dipping into worker pay packets over a four year period, signing an undertaking with the FWO.
Government drags heels, confirming unfair contracts consultation for late-2019
The government will not hold a consultation on whether to outlaw unfair contracts until "late-2019", as renewed calls surface to get on with it.
UberEats forced to amend restaurant contracts after ACCC investigation
UberEats will be forced to amend restaurant contracts after the ACCC alleged they contained unfair contract terms.
ASIC approves July 1 business banking reforms, but delays decision on controversial definition
ASIC has given a partial tick of approval to proposed changes to how small businses banking is regulated, but more controversial changes remain in question.
Late payments a $7 billion issue for SMEs and is slowing revenue growth, report shows
Late payment times has been revealed to be a $7 billion problem and one which is significantly slowing the growth of local SMEs.
Concerns SMEs could miss out on royal commission compensation as AFCA receives expanded remit
AFCA's small business lead is encouraging business owners with complaints to give him a ring, while others call for the authorities remit to be expanded.
Fair Work raids uncover 725 wage-theft victims and hundreds of “unaware” businesses
Fair Work Ombudsman finds wage theft is widespread in regional areas, identifying almost half of employers were breaking the law.
Government’s $2 billion SME finance fund critiqued by Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission has taken a swipe at the government's $2 billion Business Securitisation Fund, questioning whether it is in the public interest.
Music in stores: ACCC demands music licensing reform as complexity complaints pile up
The competition regulator wants APRA AMCOS to change its operating model for music licensing before it gives it a tick of approval.
“Unacceptable”: Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $580,000 in regional blitz
The Fair Work Ombudsman discovered more than one in five businesses were underpaying workers in a recent audit of regional firms.
Small business survives Morrison’s cabinet reshuffle and Michaelia Cash emerges with additional sway
Small business will remain in cabinet under Michaelia Cash, who has also been promoted to Employment Minister, and will be assisted by Steve Irons.
