Eight things businesses and customers need to know about digital ID in Australia
We answer you biggest questions about digital ID in Australia, from what it is, to privacy concerns to how it might impact on businesses.
COSBOA election comparison gives Coalition the edge on energy and mental health, but supports Labor on merchant fees
The peak body for small businesses associations has ranked the major parties on 12 issues it considers vital to the small business sector.
Peter Strong: Small business was key to winning the election, so ignore us at your own peril
Politicians that ignore the small-business vote, or advance policies threatening the economic wellbeing of business owners, disadvantage themselves.
Word on the street is a Labor victory is imminent — should we be nervous or intrigued?
In my discussions with business people, they have been less than enamoured with the Coalition. But that doesn’t translate into support for Labor.
Permanent director IDs imminent as Parliament considers business registry reform
New director IDs which will tag business owners with permanent unique numbers are being considered by parliament this week.
Man jailed for 30 months over tax fraud following ATO audit
A Sunshine Coast man will spend 30 months in jail after being found guilty of tax fraud involving over $100,000 in false GST claims.
Phoenixing tax dodger lands six years in jail and $1.8 million fine
A man convicted of tax fraud related to illegal phoenixing activity will spend six years in jail and pay $1.8 million in reparations.
Businessman fined for sacking employee who contacted Fair Work: The dangers of adverse action
Businesses are being warned about the dangers of adverse action after a director was fined for sacking a worker that approached fair work with a complaint.
Business owner jailed for five years over illegal phoenix activity
A business owner convicted of illegal phoenix activity will spend five years in prison, amid a broader crackdown on the black economy.
Directors to be named and shamed for phoenixing under new Labor policy
Directors engaging in illegal phoenixing will be named and shamed under a new Labor policy designed to crack down on black economy activity.
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.
ATO, Fair Work Ombudsman to be given new powers to pursue directors for abandoning workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman will receive new powers to pursue company directors under laws that passed the lower house this week
