Business
Mining ready to ride biggest boom with $2t up for grabs
24 May
Some $2 trillion has been unleased for a low-carbon economy under United States laws, with Australia set to get access to tax breaks as a trusted and sustainable source of critical minerals. US Consul General Siriana Nair said on Wednesday the...[Read More]
Determining the Right Business Structure (from day one)
18 May
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
Gas-rich NT âkey playerâ with new carbon capture hub
17 May
A proposed emissions storage hub in the Northern Territory will take carbon waste from gas plants and provide a feedstock for making fertiliser and other products. Chief Minister Natasha Fyles said the creation of a carbon capture, utilisation and...[Read More]
Quality Trumps Cost Every Time
11 May
Like other well-known fashion houses that have stood the test of time, Gucci is an iconic brand that has always been focused on quality. From the leather bags they made for saddles in the 1920s to the clothes and accessories the brand is known for...[Read More]
Workers on track for fastest wage growth in decades
10 May
Workers are in line for a bigger-than-expected boost to their pay packets. Fierce competition for labour has spurred faster wage growth thatâs tipped to reach four per cent through the year to the June quarter of 2024 â its fastest pace since...[Read More]
Sustainability is not âwoke capitalismâ, minister says
3 May
The future value of companies is at stake as regulators, companies and governments grapple with sustainability and consumer protection. Federal Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones warned a business audience that sustainable business must...[Read More]
Labor budget expected to be good for business
3 May
The private sector is confident the Albanese government can hand down a responsible budget that will be good for business. More than two-thirds of mid-sized business owners surveyed agreed the federal budget, due to be handed down next week, would...[Read More]
Do You Own a Business or Does Your Business Own You?
27 April
Given a chance, most people would love to own a business and be their own boss. If you have a great product or service concept, the thought of building your own company from scratch can be very attractive. After all, who doesnât want to be the...[Read More]
Battle for talent wanes as top business concern
26 April
Finding workers is no longer the top concern for leaders at middle-tier firms as the ultra-competitive jobs market starts to come off its peak. Battling for talent remains the second most pressing concern for mid-market business leaders as per new...[Read More]
Renewable energy revolution needs âarmyâ of welders
19 April
Australiaâs climate targets will require the construction of new energy infrastructure on a massive scale and tens of thousands of welders. An industry survey released on Tuesday found the welding and fabrication industry is facing challenges it...[Read More]
Calls for cyber security boost in federal budget
12 April
Stronger cyber security measures for small and medium-sized businesses should be part of the federal budget following a raft of online attacks, an industry peak body says. In its pre-budget submission, the Australian Information Industry Association...[Read More]
Australia to âhit the gymâ in cyber exercises
5 April
Nationwide cybersecurity exercises will aim to make Australia a hard target for international hackers and prevent debilitating cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. Home Affairs Minister Clare OâNeil announced the plan at the Sydney Dialogue...[Read More]
Tradies to âsaveâ Australia from emissions, power bills
29 March
The safeguard mechanism may cut industrial emissions but tradies will be the boots on the ground to electrify homes and save household budgets. âWe need to comprehensively reform how we train the young Australians that we need to, quite honestly,...[Read More]
Electric car batteries could fuel a $17 billion boost
23 March
Australia could add more than 61,000 jobs and almost $17 billion to its bottom line if it made more electric car and solar storage batteries in the country, a report has revealed. The Charging Ahead study, released by the Future Battery Industries...[Read More]
Call for âfair dinkumâ Pacific climate projects
22 March
Australian companies should be allowed to fund âfair dinkumâ climate change projects in Pacific island nations as an offset against their own carbon emissions, a former top energy adviser to the federal government says. Kerry Schott, who chaired...[Read More]