Higher wages and energy bills fuelling ‘cost of trading crisis’ for retailers Wage costs, energy costs and insurance premiums were cited as the three biggest constraints on business success by retailers.
Tax cuts will be in addition to FWC’s minimum wage decision: Chalmers Tax cuts are not a substitute for much-needed wage boosts and Australia's lowest-paid workers cannot have their pay go backwards during a cost of living crisis, the Treasurer says.
Cheers to that: China set to drop tariffs on $1 billion Australian wine exports Beijing is reviewing the sanctions through a five-month process after the Albanese government agreed to suspend Australia's dispute lodged with the World Trade Organisation until March 31.
Telco slapped with $260,000 fine over customer ID rules breach Australians who lost tens of thousands to SIM card fraud now have retribution after their telco was fined over compliance failures that led to the scam.
Shoppers loosening their purse strings as consumer confidence returns Online shopping, finance and insurance, and travel were the main drivers of spending growth, increasing by 3.9%, 3.6% and 7.6% over the year.
“Financial and emotional devastation”: Farmers speak up about bank repossession tactics Dozens of devastated farmers have laid bare their anguish after their properties were repossessed through alleged misconduct.
Google, Apple, Amazon to front Senate probe into their power in Australia A Senate committee inquiry is being held in response to concerns about the power exerted by "big tech" multinational companies over Australian markets and democracy.
Government targets ‘dodgy’ training providers in $37.8 million crackdown A new tip-off line will be set up for people to dob in "dodgy" training providers exploiting international students studying in Australia.
Energy relief, JobSeeker and more put Labor’s cost-of-living package at $14 billion More government plans to support households and businesses through the period of sky-high inflation will be unveiled in the budget on Tuesday night.
