John Durie, Author at SmartCompany

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John Durie: COSBOA in turmoil amid internal investigation and politicians’ calls for CEO Alexi Boyd to be sacked

The future of COSBOA CEO Alexi Boyd hangs in the balance today, after calls for her sacking from the federal Opposition and board leaks showing she was rolled on the industrial relations campaign last week.

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John Durie: COSBOA chief says IR reforms could represent a barrier to new jobs

The political breakthrough over the government’s industrial relations reform has left small business very concerned about the consequences, according to COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd.

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John Durie: COSBOA IR reform debate intervention too little too late

COSBOA has made a late entry into the industrial relations reform debate, calling for more time and expressing concern at the bill’s increased complexity and multi-employer bargaining.

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John Durie: It’s time for a small business-specific IR award

Why doesn’t the federal government revive an old plan to establish a small business industrial relations award?

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John Durie: ACCC pushes for new laws to deal with fake reviews and scams on Google and Meta

The federal government has yet to commit to the reforms, but said Treasury would consult before potential legislative changes are introduced next year.

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John Durie: COSBOA to focus on cybercrime at monthly forum as business reps tout Cyber Wardens program

COSBOA will focus members' attention on cybercrime at tomorrow's regular roundtable, which will also include a discussion of a new code of conduct.

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John Durie: ACCC to rule on Woolworths’ buyout of a local IGA as watchdog ponders creeping acquisitions

Creeping acquisitions are a key issue for small business, as the best hope of a lucrative payday is often when a big retailer like Woolworths buys them out.

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John Durie: Small business ‘can’t avoid commitments’ as ATO works through backlog of arrears

Small businesses are being warned to pay attention to their tax obligations and if in trouble, to speak up early to set repayment plans with the ATO.

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John Durie: COSBOA elects new board members amid “critical time” for small business

COSBOA chair Matthew Addison won the support of members at Thursday’s annual meeting with supporters, including Digital Service Providers president Simon Foster, being elected to the board.

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John Durie: With the economy slowing and SMEs struggling, it’s decision time for Jim Chalmers

Chalmers has raised the hurdle for his budget next year because if Tuesday’s effort was designed to get the conversation started, that is when decisions will come.

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John Durie: Victorian firm bidding to build 122 wind towers faces stiff Chinese competition

Keppel Prince is attempting to win a contract to build the towers that support turbines and blades on the Victorian Golden Plains wind power project.

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John Durie: ACCC rejects Virgin’s Alliance Aviation FIFO bid

The competition watchdog has rejected Virgin’s request for clearance to continue a five-year agreement with Alliance Aviation to jointly bid for fly-in fly-out contracts throughout the country.

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