Customers Are Urging Queensland Businesses To Go Green
Businesses across Queensland have been advised to act now to make sure that they meet customers and markets developing sustainability expectations so that they avoid being overlooked as the global economy shifts increasingly towards sustainable goods and services. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) chief commercial officer Alex Zafiriadis has announced that businesses that […]
More 80 Percent of Victorian and NSW SMEs Intend on Thriving After Lockdowns
A recently published survey has highlighted the resilience of Melbourne and Sydney SMEs during the ongoing covid-19 enforced lockdowns. Over 25 percent of businesses stated that they not been impacted by the lockdowns at all, while 53 percent said they will focus on bouncing back when restrictions ease. The results of the survey were compiled from […]
Treasury Admits That $13.8 Billion Worth of JobKeeper Payments Went To Profitable Companies
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed that an excess of $13.8 Billion worth of JobKeeper payments were distributed to businesses that weren’t meant to receive the funding. A report published by the Treasury outlined that under the JobKeeper regime $11.4 billion and $15.6 billion in the June and September quarters of 2020 or a total […]
Australian Government Introduces New Casual Employment Laws
The Australian Government has announced that businesses who have long-term casual staff might soon be hit with fines exceeding $66,000, if they don’t offer them permanent positions. Since Monday 27th September, employers across the country must begin contacting casual staff who have been employed for at least 12 months, with a written offer to convert […]
Abuse Towards Retail Staff Increases In Sydney During Lockdown
Newly published data has shown that abuse towards retail staff in Sydney has skyrocketed during the covid-19 pandemic. Threats, violence and verbal abuse has increased by almost 80 percent in some parts of Sydney over the past 12 months. The research indicates that the abuse has been the most frequent to occur in areas in […]
Unvaccinated People Who Enter NSW Cafes Will Be Fined $5,000
As the NSW population gets closer to reaching its 70 percent vaccination target, the NSW Government is planning to fine unvaccinated people who enter a business up $5,000 under new strict measures. NSW State Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope told the media that discussions are currently taking place to decide what are […]
Covid Disaster Payments Will End When Vaccination Rates Reach 80 Percent
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced Covid disaster payments for workers impacted by lockdowns will be discontinued once a state and territory reaches its 80 percent vaccination mark even if some regions end up being locked down again as a result of an outbreak. This means that income support for individuals who lost work during […]
Victorian Government Announces $1,500 Payment For Renters
The Victorian State Government has announced a new one-off payment worth $1,500 for renters who having difficulties due to the ongoing covid-19 enforced lockdown. The $1,500 payment will be awarded to renters via their landlords, if they can prove that they have suffered a loss of income as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. “We’re… […]
Australian Workers Being Unpaid for Overtime Has Surged
Recently published research can reveal that up to 70 percent of Australian workers are working unpaid overtime. This comes as Australia experiences a surge in unpaid work as a result of hybrid working arrangements brought about by the covid-19 pandemic. The research illustrates that Australians are on average working 7.3 unpaid hours per week. This […]
How To Know If Your Business Is In Financial Trouble
Running a business can be full of challenges especially during the covid-19 pandemic when lockdowns can be implemented unexpectedly and the economy consequences of this can be severe. Here is a list of warning signs that could indicate that your business is headed for financial trouble. Major Clients Have Left Your Organisation Successful businesses will […]
