‘Widespread and entrenched’: Migrant worker exploitation could attract jail time People Matthew Elmas 7 March 2019 Criminal penalties for serious exploitation of migrant workers are on the way after the government accepted a recommendation to take action.
Double the compo: Up to $2 million for business banking victims under Labor Finance Matthew Elmas 22 February 2019 Small-business banking victims could get more money and banks will foot a bigger bill under Labor's plan to trump the government on compo.
PaTH mess: Business owes taxpayers $17,000 after churning 17 interns in a year Politics Matthew Elmas 21 February 2019 The government's PaTH internship program has come under fire again, as it was revealed one business churned through 17 interns without hiring one.
Permanent director IDs imminent as Parliament considers business registry reform Legal Matthew Elmas 19 February 2019 New director IDs which will tag business owners with permanent unique numbers are being considered by parliament this week.
Government backs small biz justice reform as Labor moves on ‘double dipping’ for casual workers Politics Matthew Elmas 18 February 2019 Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.
Man jailed for 30 months over tax fraud following ATO audit Tax Matthew Elmas 4 February 2019 A Sunshine Coast man will spend 30 months in jail after being found guilty of tax fraud involving over $100,000 in false GST claims.
Business groups will be empowered to force ACCC investigations under Labor’s “super-complaint” policy Politics Matthew Elmas 1 February 2019 Selected small-business advocacy groups will be empowered to direct the nose of the ACCC if Labor wins the next election.
Phoenixing tax dodger lands six years in jail and $1.8 million fine Tax Matthew Elmas 29 January 2019 A man convicted of tax fraud related to illegal phoenixing activity will spend six years in jail and pay $1.8 million in reparations.
Small business to get a bigger piece of the government pie under new Labor plan Politics Matthew Elmas 21 January 2019 Labor wants SMEs to get more out of government spending and will require government departments and big businesses to consider them if it wins the election.
“It all went to shit”: Why aren’t small businesses using the PaTH internship program? Recruitment & Hiring Matthew Elmas 16 January 2019 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.
Prospect of voluntary dealership code raises concern reforms could lack teeth Transport & Logistics Matthew Elmas 21 December 2018 Possible policy solutions for a dealership code to help small businesses selling new cars has been released, but there are concerns.
Easier pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries under new Labor plan Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 18 December 2018 The capacity of the Fair Work Commission to order pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries will be strengthened under Labor policy.
