Government to rebrand Jobactive with Workforce Australia from July The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has announced it will launch the new employment service on July 1, 2022.
Grants awarded to 17 SMEs to help solve ‘government challenges’ and cut red tape The businesses are being paid by the federal government to trial tech solutions with a view to reducing bureaucratic processes described as ‘regulatory burdens’.
ACCC appeals Employsure penalty, says $1 million fine not enough Workplace relations advisor Employsure was fined $1 million for advertising that misrepresented the company as a government agency, or being affiliated with one.
Revealed: The industries where customer service is rated the worst Government departments are among the worst performers for customer service, according to new survey findings released by ServiceNow.
What the changes to the government’s consumer data right mean for SMEs Changes to the federal government’s consumer data right mean third parties can now be asked to initiate actions on behalf of businesses and consumers with their consent.
Federal government launches national centre to “unlock the potential of AI” Science and Technology Minister Melissa Price said the new centre will encourage local businesses to be early adopters of artificial intelligence.
Government calls on businesses to help design a moon rover for NASA The federal government has opened applications for businesses and researchers to share in $50 million to create a small rover to send to the moon as early as 2026.
Australia’s critical workforce boosted with arrivals from the Solomon Islands The 136 workers arrived from the Solomon Islands on Tuesday and will not be subject to a compulsory 14-day quarantine period.
Aussie businesses to access world’s largest free trade deal from 2022 The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, being touted as the world’s largest free trade agreement, has been ratified by Australia.
Scott Morrison reiterates ‘Australian way’ climate solution at COP26 Scott Morrison has told the COP26 conference that the Australian government considered technology the key to a decarbonised economy.
Government seeks feedback for Workplace Gender Equality Act review The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 will be subject to a review led by a team from the department of the prime minister and cabinet.
Bruce Billson says amusement sector could stay shut due to insurance crisis The small business ombudsman said the amusement sector faced a ‘clear and present danger’ as a result of businesses being unable to get insurance cover.
