ACCC calls for action on NBN after speeds show “no significant improvement” since 2020
Australians are being ‘‘dudded’’ by stagnating NBN upload speeds far below the top rates advertised in their internet plans, new data reveals.
One Nation says its proposed ‘equal pay for equal work’ bill wouldn’t put a “burden” on small businesses
The new Labor government may have an unlikely ally in One Nation as it pushes for legislation enshrining equal pay between full-time staff and casual labour hire workers.
How the NSW government lost control of the political tempo amid the Barilaro trade post saga
Approaching day 49 of the inquiry into the appointment of the New York trade commissioner, it has already prompted the resignation of NSW Liberal deputy leader Stuart Ayres, with more fallout a distinct possibility.
Frankly Speaking: The art of small business hospitality
In this instalment of Frankly Speaking, Chryssie Swarbrick describes what she wants customers to experience when they visit her new cafe.
Insolvency rates are returning to pre-COVID levels as extraordinary tax office leniency comes to an end
Business insolvency rates are returning to their pre-COVID norms, according to new ASIC data, suggesting leniency offered by the tax office and regulators earlier in the pandemic has come to an end.
Four female business leaders reflect on resilience in the face of adversity in 2022
Four female entrepreneurs share their advice on business survival, adaptability and honing your personal power.
Peter Strong: Labor has made a good start, but it must never forget small business people
The small business community will be closely watching where this government moves on the economy and on removing the cumbersome complexity that bedevils workplace relations, writes Peter Strong.
Is your data constantly encountering errors? Here are five ways to improve its quality
Anyone who has maintained even a small database knows that data quality deteriorates quickly. Here's how you can stop that.
Labor to target businesses over pay deals “rort” as Jobs and Skills Summit looms
The shape of Australia's looming Jobs and Skills Summit is becoming clearer, as senior federal government ministers tout the end of one-sided enterprise agreement terminations and a new kind of digital skills apprenticeship as leading items on the agenda.
Australia spends over $40 million a year on trade representatives overseas. Is it worth it?
A state-by-state breakdown shows state governments are spending $44 million on trade representatives overseas. What do taxpayers get for it?
NSW government unveils new ministry portfolios after Ayres’ departure
Alister Henskens will take on the trade portfolio, following the resignation of Stuart Ayres.
What businesses can learn from Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri and the latest F1 contract mayhem
Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri shocked the Formula 1 world this week, denying a public statement from F1 team Alpine that he will drive for the French outfit in the 2023 season.