IR reform: Burke open to changing small business coverage after Senate inquiry calls for 20 employee cut-off
Lawmakers should pass the federal government's highly contested industrial relations reform package if small businesses with fewer than 20 employees are excluded from the single-interest agreement overhaul, a Senate inquiry has found.
Labor introduces legislation to ban unfair contracts for SMEs, heap $50 million penalties on anti-competitive businesses
Penalties of $50 million for companies found to have engaged in anti-competitive behaviour could soon be a reality, as the federal government tables legislation that could drastically increase the risks of breaching competition and consumer law.
Do or tie: As Parliament debates professional attire, tailors say corporate Australia has largely moved on
A parliamentary spat over dress standards has drawn attention to changing expectations for workplace attire, particularly the need for a neck tie —and whether it still has a place in the white-collar workplace.
Independent MPs, industry groups want tweaks to the pension income test to encourage older Australians into the workforce
MP Rebekha Sharkie says expanding the aged pension income test would remove barriers keeping experienced staff from the workplace.
Chalmers’ gloomy economic update proves need for action on skills and productivity, industry groups say
Australian industry groups have urged the federal government to ramp up efforts to boost productivity after Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered a bruising update to the nation's economic outlook.
Treasurer to name inflation and global slowdown as causes of drop in Australia’s growth forecast
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will tell Parliament that estimated growth has been cut by half a percentage point for last financial year, this financial year and next year.
As Parliament resumes, $1.55 billion in SME tech and training offsets remain in legislative limbo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined his legislative agenda as Parliament resumes, without mentioning a massive tax offset scheme.
The Caring CEO: How chief executives overcome toxicity to create cultures of care and high performance
Self care, humility and empathy are recurring themes from chief executives speaking on The Caring CEO podcast.
Corporate Australia mimics Canberra’s response to sexual harassment claims, with employers urged to drop the “tone deaf approach”
Like the government, it’s time for corporate Australia to start listening and to start engaging with victims of sexual harassment in a more supportive and constructive way.
A crisis is the truest test of an organisation’s character — and our government is failing
If we can't trust our leaders to be accountable, how can we trust them at all?
Government tables insolvency reforms in parliament, paving the way for new system to start on January 1, 2021
The government's insolvency reforms are progressing, with legislation introduced in parliament to improve the system for small businesses.
Budget 2020: Asset write-off, loss carry-back provisions and R&D changes pass parliament
Legislation for the new asset write-off scheme, as well as personal income tax cuts, passed through parliament without amendments on Friday.
