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No freeze in ice cream indulgence

By Dann Lennard. The pandemic has led to greater consumer demand for premium ice cream. The worst of the pandemic may be behind us, but its residual effects are everywhere to be seen, such...

Surging electricity costs slowing EVs in the UK

One of the common ‘boasts’ available to Australian electric vehicle owners over the past year has been the fact that fuel prices have risen significantly, while the cost of electricity that used...

Covid isolation is gone, but the risk is not

After 2.5 years of isolation requirements following a Covid-19 positive, isolation requirements, and the accompanying government isolation payments, come to an end on 14 October 2022. Following a National Cabinet meeting a fortnight...

Staff shortage threatens future growth of small business

Ongoing staff shortages for small businesses across Australia are now at a record high, representing a real challenge to current operations and undermining future growth plans, according to the latest national survey...

Floods, standdown and impacts of disaster on pay

Australia is the land of flooding rains and raging bush fires. The last few years have driven that point home repeatedly. As another rain bomb and storm front pummels already sodden ground much of...

ALERT: Who do you trust on vape compliance?

ACAPMA members are being reminded to use caution when choosing to take advice of consultants or businesses who have no ultimate responsibility or accountability for incorrect advice they give, after several members...

Christmas comes early as shoppers head back in-store

While 10 years ago most Christmas spending occurred in early to mid-December, the holiday trading period now comes earlier than ever, kicking off at the start of November with Black Friday and...

Retailers welcome paid parental leave expansion

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of the paid parental leave scheme as an important measure to improve gender equality and boost women’s workforce participation. CEO Paul Zahra...

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