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Small businesses can now collectively bargain with their suppliers without first needing the consumer watchdog’s approval.

Victorian retail stores are now required to electronically check in all their customers, irrespective of how long patrons spend in store.

The federal government is expected to announce a support package for Victorian businesses affected by the two-week lockdown in Melbourne.

The Victorian government will double the value of grants for businesses affected by the extension of the lockdown in Melbourne.

Melbourne business will continue operating under ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions for another seven days, after the Victorian government extended the state’s fourth lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne only.

A homewares supplier that employs 90 people across the country is giving away $100 Myer vouchers to staff if they get the coronavirus vaccine.

Reforms designed to better protect franchisees from unfair conduct in the $154 billion franchising industry will come into effect next month.

Australian business leaders say employers can play their part in the vaccine rollout by offering incentives to workers to get the jab.

A cyber attack on the world’s largest meat supplier JBS Foods has shut down IT systems across the company’s 47 Australian facilities, causing supply chain disruptions.

Victorian businesses in industries affected by the lockdown can apply for grants from Wednesday as part of a $250 million support package.

This year’s Rich List features new faces and rising stars, with 16 Australians making their debut in the top 200 alongside those whose fortunes have soared.

Aussie retailers and manufacturers are giving mining, property and tech billionaires a run for their money on this year's Rich List.