Flying cars to hit Melbourne as Uber unveils vision for the future of urban transport Analysis Matthew Elmas 12 June 2019 Uber wants to bring flying cars to Melbourne within four years, unveiling details of its ambitious plans for the future of urban transport today.
Inside the Toys ‘R’ Us rebirth: Why we decided to launch as a purely online retailer Retail Kevin Moore 11 June 2019 The decision to re-launch Toys 'R' Us as a pure online retailer was based on logic rather than emotion.
“Impossible position”: Folau sacking case could change how employers deal with discrimination Legal Matthew Elmas 7 June 2019 Israel Folau's sacking could put employers in a difficult position if he wins his Federal Court bid.
Music in stores: ACCC demands music licensing reform as complexity complaints pile up Legal Matthew Elmas 6 June 2019 The competition regulator wants APRA AMCOS to change its operating model for music licensing before it gives it a tick of approval.
Toys ‘R’ Us relaunch faces uphill battle in hotly contested retail market. Will it succeed? Retail Matthew Elmas 6 June 2019 Toys ‘R’ Us is coming back to Australia with a cautious online-only strategy, but it is returning to a very different industry than it left.
Ethical fashion label Ginger & Smart to “maintain independence” after signing away majority stake to retail behemoth Alceon Retail Matthew Elmas 5 June 2019 Ginger & Smart's founders say it will be on their shoulders to ensure the authenticity and independence of their brand remains intact.
ATO to launch dob-in-a-business hotline in effort to crack down on $10 billion tax hole Tax Matthew Elmas 4 June 2019 The tax office is launching a whistleblower hotline, encouraging people to dob in business owners suspected of black economy activity.
Four EOFY tax hacks for small-business owners Tax Helen Baker 31 May 2019 Although it may seem daunting, there are some simple things you can do to boost your return come EOFY 2019 — and some may surprise you.
“Significant disadvantage”: Minimum wage to increase 3% as umpire concedes some workers are doing it tough Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 30 May 2019 The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 3%, effective July 1, 2019. As usual, the decision has upset interest groups.
Is this the future of retail? 7-Eleven launches checkout-free store Retail Matthew Elmas 29 May 2019 7-Eleven has launched a checkout-free store, which experts say is just the latest sign of where the retail sector is headed.
Toy retailer faces upwards of $3 million in penalties as Fair Work Ombudsman seeks to flex new muscles Legal Matthew Elmas 29 May 2019 The Fair Work Ombudsman will use new laws to seek tougher penalties for the first time against a Melbourne-based toy retailer.
Australia’s most popular shopping holidays revealed as e-commerce hits a major milestone Retail Matthew Elmas 28 May 2019 E-commerce has hit a major milestone, but there are concerns a desire for revenue and volume is coming at the expense of profitability.
