In the constantly changing compliance environment it is important, even in established, sophisticated businesses, to take some time out occasionally to review the business systems and approaches to ensure that they reflect...
In the latest of state action to curb the use and distribution of plastics, the Victorian Plastics Ban comes into effect on 1 February 2023. Like similar bans in other states there are...
For the first time in almost two years, average retail petrol prices in Australia’s five largest cities fell in the latest quarter, dropping by 10.3 cents per litre (cpl) from the June...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomes the announcement that its Stage 1 grant application ‘Industry Clusters – Strengthening Australia’s National Vocational Education and Training System Program’ has been successful.
Led by the ARA,...
A recent case has highlighted the importance of supervision and review when it comes to staff compliance with safety instructions, after a worker was award $160,000 in damages because her employer had...
More than 90,000 tips to Fair Work have been received since the launch of the tool in 2016 leading to an increase in enforcement activity, prosecution and the recovery of wages and...
The fierce public and political debate about the Albanese Government’s new Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill (2022) ended last week when the Government secured the crucial Upper House vote of ACT Senator...
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is urging the federal and state governments to act on soaring energy prices and reduce pressure on food and grocery manufacturers facing energy cost rises...
