SmartCompany Editor

Eloise Keating is the news editor of SmartCompany and Inc Australia. Prior to joining SmartCompany, Eloise was news editor at Books+Publishing, the trade press for the Australian book industry. Eloise has degrees in media and communications, marketing and business management, and political science. You can follow her on Twitter at @ellykeating.

Target under fire for Dion Lee ad with “anorexic-looking” model

Target Australia is being forced to defend ads for its collaboration with fashion designer Dion Lee, with more than 14,000 people signing…

Lorna Jane pulls job ad for receptionist and “fit model” with bust and waist requirements: Be careful what you recruit for

Activewear brand Lorna Jane has raised a few eyebrows today, after an advertisement for a “receptionist/fit model” was quietly taken …

FSC calls for 15% GST and 22% company tax rate; Manufacturer underpaid factory worker $16,000: Midday Roundup

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has called for the goods and services tax rate to be increased to 15% and its base broadened, as well a…

Former CEO files $500,000 breach of contract claim against Smart50 finalist Luxperience

The former chief executive of Luxperience is suing the company and its founder, Helen Logas, over claims her employment contract was brea…

Aussie dollar falls to six-year low following Greek vote: What it means for your business

A “no” vote in the Greek referendum and a slump in the price of iron ore have combined to send the Australian dollar to its lowest le…

Wendy’s owner claims it’s “business as usual” despite former master franchisor collapsing

The collapse of Wendy’s Supa Sundaes will not affect the current operations of the ice cream and hot dog chain, according to owner Supa…

ASIC forced to wind up 31 abandoned companies in the past year

Australia’s corporate watchdog used its wind-up powers to appoint liquidators to 31 abandoned companies in the 2014-15 financial year, …

Wendy’s Supa Sundaes enters voluntary administration

Wendy’s Supa Sundaes, the former master franchisor of the ice cream and hot dog chain, has been placed in voluntary administration. Wen…

Bruce Billson stands firm on competition reform: “I have been pilloried by every big business interest in this continent”

Small Business Minister Bruce Billson has said he will continue to push ahead with reforming Australia’s competition policy, despite in…

“Who the f-ck are you?”: Employers responsible for behaviour of workers at boozy Christmas parties

The Fair Work Commission has sounded a clear warning to employers that they can be held responsible for the behaviour of their employees if …

SMEs to miss out on government compo for failed home insulation scheme: “The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off”

As many as 30 small and medium size businesses that were financially destroyed by the Rudd government’s failed home insulation rebate s…

Pensioner loses $110,000 in fake ATO scam; Health club owner fined for standing down worker who questioned their entitlements: Midday Roundup

An 81-year-old man from Western Australia has fallen victim to an end-of-financial-year tax scam that cost the pensioner $110,000. The ABC r…

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