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SMEs overcome economic challenges to focus on growth

The proportion of SMEs anticipating a rise in capital expenditure has reached a peak, with 31 per cent expecting to incr...
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SME wages decline for the first time in six months

Workers in retail, hospitality and tourism are receiving fewer hours compared to last year, which is speculated to be a ...

South Brisbane eateries in FWO’s sights

Protecting vulnerable workers and improving compliance in the fast food, restaurant and café sector are priorities for t...

RBA urged to hold tight on interest rate hikes as wage growth flattens

The Index's data suggests that the Healthcare sector still bearing the brunt of talent shortages, causing wages to grow ...

Elevating supply chain resilience through a living wage

The living wage not only empowers businesses to make a tangible difference but also strengthens supply chains, fosters r...
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Wage increases forcing SMEs to reduce hiring activities

70 per cent of SME owners plan to reduce their hiring of new employees and 64 per cent plan to reduce employee hours or ...
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ARA backs plan to split controversial labour laws bill

Senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie will bring forward in private members’ bills the retailers-supported components ...
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Bondi restaurant operators penalised a second time for workplace violations

The court found that the false documents and information contraventions committed by the operators were "extensive and, ...

Small businesses remain resilient in the face of slow sales and wage growth

Wages growth equated to just 1.9 per cent y/y in September, with the largest wage rises paid by hospitality firms.

More than $500 million back-paid to workers for second year in a row

Fair Work Inspectors issued 626 Infringement Notices for record-keeping or pay slips breaches, with total fines of $739,...