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Hundreds of tariffs to go from 1 July in biggest reform in decades

The changes will scrap 14 per cent of Australia’s total tariffs, streamlining about $8.5 billion worth of annual trade.

Report urges Melbourne city retailers to embrace ‘twilight trading’

Melbourne CBD foot traffic has increased 35 per cent after 6pm as people head into town to enjoy retail, food, and enter...

China wine dispute may be resolved in weeks, says trade minister

The Australian Trade Minister said he had spoken with China's Commerce Minster on Monday, and the two sides were close t...

Proposed designated small-business complaints mechanism welcomed

Once a complaint is lodged, the ACCC will be required to rank, assess and publicly respond to the complaint within 90 da...
How to tell when your business is suitable for franchising

ASBFEO supports findings of the Franchising Code of Conduct review

The franchise sector is in Australia worth $135 billion and employs more than half a million people.
Canberra Parliament

COSBOA welcomes dissenting reports in IR bill on behalf of small businesses

Concerns raised in dissenting reports pertain to casuals, contractors and union right of entry, which COSBOA stated must...
asset write-offs, purchases

SMEs flocked to avail themselves of uncapped instant asset write-offs before deadline

SMEs with declining or flat growth took most advantage of the Instant Asset Write-Off scheme, with 68 per cent purchasin...
underpayments

FWO urges compliance with new Industrial Relations law changes

Most changes to the Closing Loopholes laws took effect on 15 December 2023, while others will take effect between now an...

Plastic packaging waste tax proposed

The majority of Australians back stronger measures against plastic waste, with 85 per cent supporting legislated waste r...

Thailand’s wine tax reform could be opportune for Aussie winemakers

The excise tax on wine will be reduced from 10 per cent to five per cent and on spirits from 10 per cent to zero to help...