Change is coming to superannuation and its operation in business with an increase in the superannuation guarantee rate to 10.5% from 1 July 2022. Now is the time for all businesses to understand...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says today’s Queensland Budget demonstrates the strength of the Queensland economy, but called for greater collaboration between government and retail in resolving the acute labour and skills...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has congratulated the NSW Government for its strong leadership on women, with significant investments to boost childcare and women’s workforce participation in this year’s State Budget.
The ARA...
The Food Industry Alliance (FIA) has been formed between food industry associations across the food supply chain, from paddock to plate, to address key issues associated with ensuring reliable and affordable access...
In the face of uncertainty communication is the key to achieving clarity. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of the employment agreement. With the unprecedented split pay increases, this year, more...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) undertakes the National Wage Case each year to determine if, and to what level the minimum wage should be increased. The FWC handed down the decision (full decision: https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/wage-reviews/2021-22/decisions/2022-fwcfb-3500-decision.pdf, Summary...
Consumer spending for May remained positive in the face of inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, with sales increasing 7.8% compared to May last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store...
After the death of a tanker driver whose vehicle rolled as he rounded a bend the transport company has been fined $490,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of the OHS Act. The fine...
