“It all went to shit”: Why aren’t small businesses using the PaTH internship program?
The government's Youth Jobs PaTH program was spruiked as a new approach to employment services, but it has failed to get many SMEs interested.
Five tax tips for businesses looking to get ahead of the curve in 2019
The end of the financial year is only six months away and now is the time to start thinking about what tax time might look like for your business.
Credit crackdown concern as banks commit to addressing credit card failures
There is concern banks will tighten the reigns on credit card lending after ASIC revealed a non-binding set of commitments for banks.
New code to deliver power imbalance reform between independent car dealers and large manufacturers
A new industry-specific code of conduct will be created to help address power imbalance between independent car dealers and large manufacturers.
Big banks “dragging their heels” on reducing tap-and-go costs for businesses
Australia's big four banks are being criticised for being slow to introduce a lower-cost solution for processing tap-and-go payments.
Government moves on “double-dipping” casual workers — but changes far from bulletproof
Employers will have an avenue to offset claims for back pay from 'regular casuals', but the government has stopped short of trying to change the Fair Work Act to clarify the definition of casual work.
Financial complaints skyrocket: Hundreds of businesses spill the beans to new watchdog AFCA
In its first month of operation, AFCA has recorded a 47% increase in complaints, with 460 small businesses spilling the beans on their banking and financial services grievances.
Coalition-led committee backs move to stop full-time employees being replaced by casuals
A Coalition-majority committee chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended changes to the Fair Work Act to protect workers from casual work pitfalls.
“Peering into the darkness”: Legal battles are costing Aussie businesses thousands
Australian small businesses are losing thousands to legal battles, according to a new report looking at access to justice for SMEs released by ASBFEO.
ACCC blitz: Visy, Cleanway and Suez change SME contracts over potentially unfair terms
An ACCC blitz has prompted Visy, Cleanaway and Suez to change their contract terms, over concern several clauses may have been unfair.
‘Houses on the line’: Tax disputes to become easier for SMEs, but is earlier intervention needed?
Businesses with tax disputes will have an easier go of things under a new coalition policy, which will establish a dedicated concierge within the ASBFEO.
“It scares them”: Free tax advice for SMEs with disputes under new Labor policy
Business owners with tax office disputes will be able to access free legal advice under a new plan unveiled by Labor on Monday.
