Business
Workplace changes sought in Productivity Commission report
On Monday the Productivity Commission released its report into workplace relations and recommended Sunday penalty rates come down to Saturday......
Penalty rates campaign hits the wrong mark
During the Easter long weekend the penalty rates debate flared up as businesses closed their doors and put up signs......
SDA cuts penalty rates for retail workers in SA
In March, the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) in South Australia negotiated a workplace deal with retail employers......
Minimum wage decision disappoints business and unions
In June the Fair Work Commission managed to disappoint both unions and industry with its minimum wage decision. After looking......
Over a third of large companies paid no tax 2013-14: ATO
Under legislation passed at the urging of The Greens, the Tax Commissioner has revealed the tax and incomes of over......
Joe Hockey’s high income tax cut argument
In August then Treasurer Joe Hockey said he had the answer to ever lower government revenues and ongoing deficits: give......
Big Business talks tax reform
The Turnbull government’s grand tax plan is a collaborative effort shaped by big business interests. Newly elected president of the......
Money not the only hurdle for startups
Sydney’s inaugural StartupWeek is showcasing Australia’s entrepreneurs and startups in a week of conferences, workshops, pitch nights, and roundtables which......
BlueScope steel jobs safe, for now
Australia’s manufacturing industry today had a rare win. BlueScope Australia announced that the Port Kembla steelworks will remain open and......
New regulations proposed for the sharing economy
Uber and Air BnB have led the way for the sharing economy by linking peers to one another to share......