Category: Business News

New Fair Work Ombudsman appointed

Sandra Parker has been appointed Fair Work Ombudsman for a five-year term, starting on July 15, 2018. Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation, Craig Laundy said, “I congratulate Ms...

Australia can lead fight against illicit trade, says ARA

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) believes Australia is performing well against illicit trade, but now needs to extend its expertise further afield. An ARA-commissioned report, ‘The Global Illicit Trade Environment Index’, shows that Australia...

Spotlight to fall on small-business energy pressures

Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed a focus on the complex ways Australian small firms do business with energy retailers. In a statement Ms Carnell said, “Small businesses are often forgotten in the narrative...

Number of Aussies using digital payment hits 14.5 million

Most Australians are now using digital payment, according to new research from Roy Morgan. This research unveils that more than 14.5 million Australians aged 14 and older (71.7 per cent) use digital payment...

A bright future for franchising?

The outlook for the future of franchising is not as bleak as many claim, with growth projected for service-based franchises, according to IBISWorld. The market-research company says the franchising industry has changed dramatically...

FWO guide to aid franchisor compliance

To help prevent exploitation of vulnerable workers, the Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a new resource to assist franchisors in promoting workplace compliance. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James launched the document ‘Guide to...

Single-touch payroll to kick off next month

From next month, many employers will start reporting to the ATO in real time from their payroll software each time they pay their employees. Known as single-touch payroll (STP), the new system means...

Unpaid super nears $6 billion

Industry Super Australia (ISA) is urging the government to improve proposed laws addressing unpaid superannuation. ISA Public Affairs Director Matt Linden says about three million workers were short-changed compulsory super entitlements in 2015-16...
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