Low literacy and numeracy skills a major pain point for employers: Report
New research has revealed that Australian small businesses are struggling with skill shortages that are restricting their ability to develop.
An agreement between five industry organisations could result in more flexible employment conditions in the fashion, textile and footwear ma…
One of Kevin Rudd’s first policy moves as prime minister may be to “brown down” the carbon tax, according to Greens leader Christine Milne a…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has been given extra powers to monitor possible rorts under the 457 visa program. In the latest measure announced…
Australian business groups are preparing their pre-budget submissions, with hot topics including 457 visas, engagement with Asia and innovat…
The government is cutting the Research and Development Tax Incentive for businesses with an Australian turnover of over $20 billion a year i…
Retailers are enjoying strong Boxing Day sales trading with the Australian Retailers Association predicting its estimates of $14.8 billion i…
The Aussie dollar is likely to rise further if the International Monetary Fund pursues its recommendation to make the Australian dollar a ne…
The Australian Industry Group has warned more jobs will go offshore and more businesses will close unless Australia’s industrial relations s…
The number of school-leavers in work or enrolled in further education continues to fall, despite the Federal Government’s ongoing focus on s…
The Federal Government’s Australia in the Asian Century white paper released yesterday set out ambitious goals for Australia’s engagement in…
The Business Tax Working Group has failed to find any way to deliver a company tax cut in its report published yesterday. The Business Ta…
