Business
Business interruption insurance – what is it for?
3 October
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]
Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence
3 October
Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition. Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]
Fortifying the frontlines: 10 cybersecurity strategies for small businesses
3 October
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures. Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Determining the right business structure (from the start)
3 October
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated
2 October
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses have secured $10 billion in commonwealth contracts since 2015 under the government’s Indigenous procurement policy. Daniel Joinbee’s Gunggandji Aerospace is one of 4,100 Indigenous...[Read More]
‘Out of date’: calls for wage boost for junior workers
2 October
Junior pay rates for workers over 18 should be scrapped, the head of Australia’s peak union body says, labelling the wage as discriminatory. Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele O’Neil has urged the federal government to make...[Read More]
Top 10 legal concerns: why seeking professional legal advice is essential
26 September
When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications. Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confines of the law. Here are the top 10 legal...[Read More]
Labor, expert lash ‘crazy’ call to step in over rates
25 September
Changes to Australia’s central bank are still on the cards, despite an ultimatum from the Greens daring the government to intervene on interest rates. The Greens have withheld support for reforms to the Reserve Bank unless the financial...[Read More]
School funding boost reignites fiery state debate
25 September
A third jurisdiction has signed on to a public school funding boost, lighting a fire beneath the feet of politicians in more populous states, who are holding out for a better deal. Tasmania’s public schools will be fully funded by 2029 after its...[Read More]
The Nomadic Lifestyle: Families and Business Owners Embracing Australia’s Open Roads
19 September
In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road. With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]
Menopause inquiry urges leave, education provisions
18 September
Women experiencing menopause and perimenopause should be able to request reproductive leave, a government committee report recommends. The Senate on Wednesday handed down its report into the economic, physical, mental and financial impacts of...[Read More]
Free childcare, more subsidies urged for those in need
18 September
Free childcare for low income families and increasing subsidies for everyone else is the most cost-effective path to universal early childhood education. At least half of Australian families could benefit from the recommendations of the Productivity...[Read More]
More workplace changes off the table before poll
18 September
Further changes to employment laws won’t take place before the next federal election, says Workplace Minister Murray Watt, as the government dismisses opposition criticism on industrial relations. In a National Press Club speech, Senator Watt hit...[Read More]
Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI
11 September
Australian business leaders should not ban the use of AI, but need to introduce it carefully and monitor for cases of bias, copyright violations, and ethical issues, an association warns. The Governance Institute of Australia issued the warning on...[Read More]
Treasurer digs critical minerals, ships plan to Senate
11 September
A plan to manufacture more things in Australia using clean energy and local resources has cleared an early hurdle but major obstacles remain. The Albanese government’s proposed $22 billion investment in clean industry has passed the House of...[Read More]