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Australia seeks separate dialogue on China wine dispute

China has proposed a “packaged solution” that would tie the wine dispute to those about duties on Australian imports of ...

Why brands are struggling to take a stance on the Voice

While certain brands have publicly announced their position, others have remained silent on the issue.

Retailers relieved by Senate’s stalling of controversial workplace bill

According to ARA, the bill marks the third round of reforms in less than a year and is part of the “most intense rollout...

Business Council welcomes Government’s Southeast Asia strategy

Southeast Asia is considered a critical region for Australian business with the region's population expected to grow to ...
wage theft

Federal government set to make ‘wage theft’ a criminal offence

The ARA are warning that the Bill will “increase complexity for employers without any upside in terms of productivity, j...
How to tell when your business is suitable for franchising

ASBFEO welcomes Franchise regulatory framework review

The regulatory framework plays a vital role in supporting informed commercial decision-making and positive relationships...
food precinct

Eateries in southeastern Melbourne subject of surprise Fair Work inspections

The FWO said protecting vulnerable workers and improving compliance in the fast food, restaurant and café sector were it...
Fair pay

Opinion: it’s time to remove the limits on student workers

International students should not be taken out of a workforce that is essentially more than fully employed - they are a ...
Fair Work Ombudsman

Fair Work Ombudsman recovered over $500 million dollars on workers’ behalf

More than half of the 2022-23 recoveries made by the FWO, amounting to $317 million, came from large corporate and unive...

Victoria decision to axe 2026 Commonwealth Games leaves small businesses reeling

Victoria regional SMEs were set to reap a multi-billion dollar windfall from the holding the Commonwealth Games.