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Greens propose sugar tax

Leader of the Australian Greens Richard Di Natale says a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks could raise $500 million per year to be reinvested back into positive health initiatives for...

Caltex extends partnership with Clontarf Foundation

The renewed partnership sees the iconic Australian brand continue to provide funding for the next three years to support the education and employment of indigenous students around Australia. Caltex Executive General Manager of...

7-Eleven approves first round of wage repayments

7-Eleven has announced the final approval of the first round of wage repayments under the company’s streamlined Wage Repayment Program. A total of 21 claims, and $686,000 in repayments, have been approved. The...

Record penalty given to 7-Eleven operator

A record penalty of more than $400,000 has been imposed against the operators of a 7-Eleven store that systematically exploited its workers. The penalty follows an investigation and litigation by the Fair Work...

Retail salary increases unlikely to excite this year

Business activity and permanent headcounts may be rising, but according to the 2016 Hays Retail Salary Guide they are not translating into salary increases. According to the Guide, 17 per cent of retail...

7-Eleven encouraged by response to new Wage Repayment Program

More than 190 claims have been lodged in the three weeks since 7-Eleven’s decision to assume responsibility for the repayment process. The total number of wage repayment claims submitted stands at 3,895 (as...

Fair Work Commission increases minimum wage

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced an increase of 2.4 per cent in the national minimum wage (NMW) rate to $672.70 a week, a decision that will affect the over 1.86...

New standards for payment surcharges

Following the conclusion of its review into card payment regulation this week, the RBA announced three new standards which it says will contribute to a “more efficient and competitive” payments system. The new...
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