ACCC alleges Bloomex Australia duped customers with old reviews and phony discounts
The ACCC is alleging that the online star ratings on Bloomex Australia's website were misleading customers because they had not been updated with customer feedback since 2015.
Wage theft is rampant in Australia. So why hasn’t it been criminalised yet?
It is clear wage theft and other forms of non-compliance with minimum labour standards are major problems in Australia.
Director ID: ATO confirms crackdown on those “deliberately” missing obligations
As company directors scramble to file their Director ID applications ahead of December 14, the ATO says it will consider penalties for business leaders who "deliberately" sidestep the new identification system.
Perth sushi cafe operators slugged $193,000 for falsifying wage documents and presenting them to Fair Work inspectors
Federal Circuit and Family Court found the former operators of a Perth cafe falsified pay slips, provided Fair Work with doctored wage documents and warned staff against speaking up.
Worst offenders could face criminal charges, expert warns, as final Director ID deadline looms
Thousands of company directors technically committed a criminal offence by not applying for a Director ID number before November 30, but regulators appear unlikely to chase business leaders through the courts the moment a 14-day amnesty period comes to an end.
Former Lovisa employees allege underpayment and “traumatic” work culture
Australian jewellery retailer Lovisa could face a class action suit from former employees over allegations of underpayment and mistreatment.
“Bring on the fine”: Business leaders see red over Director ID application bugs
Australian business leaders say the mandatory Director ID sign-up process is deeply flawed, with technical bugs, difficulties accessing the myGov ID system, and overwhelmed customer service lines delaying applications.
Director IDs: Tax boss gives directors 14 more days to apply to avoid penalties
The ATO has confirmed that it won't throw the book at directors if they sign up for the new Director ID scheme by December 14.
One million company directors risking $13,200 fine as November 30 Director ID deadline looms
The Australian Business Registry Services says some 1.1 million business leaders are yet to sign up for their unique identifying number.
ASIC sues crypto fintech Block Earner, claiming it offers unlicensed financial services
In a legal challenge which could redefine how cryptocurrency platforms operate in Australia, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sued Block Earner.
Pro bono legal support on offer for flood-affected NSW businesses
Ten New South Wales law firms will provide pro bono support to victims of the region’s floods, with more help on the horizon for flood-affected small businesses.
A states vs Commonwealth court battle will decide the future of EVs. Here’s what you need to know
The future of Australia's electric vehicle uptake rests on a High Court case that has pitted the Commonwealth against every state and territory in Australia over taxing EV usage.
