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.
Wine, barley, beef and lobster exporters hope for China trade sanctions relief at Xi-Albanese meeting
Australia will focus on China's punishing trade sanctions when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets President Xi Jinping, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
“We’ve solved global warming” claims Barnaby Joyce, as he blames decarbonisation for REDcycle collapse
Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has pointed the finger at Labor and AGL Energy for the collapse of recycling giant REDcycle.
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.
Labor working on crossbencher Pocock to pass industrial relations reform, but splitting the bill is not yet an option
Labor has hinted at further amendments to its massive industrial relations reform bill, but lingering Senate concerns over multi-employer bargaining remain a barrier between the federal government and its hopes of passing the omnibus in full by Christmas.
How openness to new ideas helped Domain retool its Sydney headquarters for the hybrid work revolution
Real estate platform Domain overhauled its HQ to accommodate its workers, chief people and sustainability officer Ros Tregurtha says.
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.
Labor agrees to multi-employer bargaining concessions as it pushes to pass legislation before Christmas
The federal government is optimistic that amendments to its industrial relations reform package, including tweaks to its multi-employer bargaining plans, could secure its support in the Senate.
Wesfarmers’ OnePass can work, but it has to be more than a home delivery service
Wesfarmers quietly relaunched its membership program OnePass mid-year, bringing together Kmart, Target and its marketplace Catch under one subscription umbrella.
“Enormous boost”: ACCC hails the outlawing of unfair contract terms, claiming major victory for small businesses
Australia's competition watchdog has welcomed new legislation outlawing unfair contract terms, a long-awaited move advocates and lawmakers say is vital to stop large companies from exploiting the small businesses which supply them with goods and services.
Flood-affected Victorian businesses eligible for recovery grants as part of $877 million recovery package
The package will support businesses, farmers and not-for-profits doing it tough across Victoria following the recent floods.
How to retain budget-conscious consumers as the cost of living rises
Here’s how you can adjust your marketing strategies to maintain customers and tap into the current budget-conscious consumer market.
