Business
More pressures shape ‘citizen consumers’
23 November
Most people have never heard of a circular economy but experts say it’s what Australia needs. A circular economy involves more than switching to renewable energy to cut carbon emissions or adding another bin with a different coloured lid to...[Read More]
If you became a director before 31 Oct 2021, you need to apply for your directors ID now
23 November
When you need to apply is determined by when you were first appointed, and under which Act. If you plan to become a director, you can apply before you’re appointed. Corporations Act directors When you must apply for your director ID depends on...[Read More]
Top questions when applying for a director ID
17 November
Who needs to apply for a director ID? You need a director ID if you are a director of a: company registered with the Australian Securities and Investments CommissionExternal link (ASIC) or the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous...[Read More]
Fair go push on parental leave
16 November
Businesses are being encouraged by the federal government to equally fund paid parental leave schemes for men and women so families can maximise time with their children. While all parents are entitled to 20 weeks of government-funded leave, not all...[Read More]
Recession unlikely in Australia, says IMF
16 November
The International Monetary Fund expects Australia to dodge a recession but has downgraded its expectations for growth next year. The United Nations agency anticipates growth slowing to 1.7 per cent in 2023 – less than the 1.9 per cent forecast in...[Read More]
Demand strong, but biz confidence weakens
10 November
Business activity remained strong last month but confidence weakened as firms grew wary of the potential for a slower period ahead, a long-running business survey indicates. The NAB Monthly Business Survey was released on Tuesday, detailing the...[Read More]
Forrest wants seabed mining moratorium
9 November
Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is pushing for a global moratorium on seabed mining, saying the world risks destroying what it is yet to understand. Dr Forrest is in Egypt for COP27 and is using the climate summit to campaign against the...[Read More]
Australian workers to trial four-day week
2 November
It’s every worker’s dream: getting paid for more hours than they actually work. And for Australian staff at Unilever ANZ, it’s about to become a reality. The maker of Dove, Rexona, Continental and Streets products announced on Wednesday that...[Read More]
Mining faces global inflation, cyber risks
2 November
Inflation is starting to bite in the mining industry but gaps in cybersecurity could be life-threatening. More than 7500 delegates are gathering for a high-powered summit in Sydney to make deals and tackle challenges, with a large police presence to...[Read More]
Budget good, but more needed: business
27 October
Peak business groups have hailed the Albanese government’s first budget as careful and cautious, but warn hard work lies ahead to shore up the economy. Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott said the Labor economic blueprint made the...[Read More]
Workers must wait two years for a pay rise
26 October
Workers will wait two more years for a lift in real wages after the Albanese government’s first budget warned inflation would outstrip pay growth until 2024/25. Treasury predictions in Tuesday’s 2022/23 budget see the tight labour market...[Read More]
Annual inflation soars to 7.3 per cent
26 October
Inflation has surged to 7.3 per cent annually in the September quarter as supply chain bottlenecks, high energy prices and expensive freight continues to drive up the cost of living. Inflation over the quarter hit 1.8 per cent, according to data...[Read More]
Seven tax planning strategies for small business
19 October
Tried-and-Tested Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small...[Read More]
Aussies pay ‘$10b’ too much on power bills
5 October
Australians have been overcharged $10 billion by electricity networks making “supernormal” profits from consumers forced to use their poles and wires, data shows. Consumers have paid substantially higher bills in the eastern states for...[Read More]
5 tips for dealing with meeting overload [TED Talk Video]
5 October
Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of “calendar creep,” where meetings completely take over your work days, is wasting time, energy and productivity — but you can take back control. Leadership expert...[Read More]