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Tap-and-go payment fees are in the spotlight again with industry groups calling for banks to be "more proactive" about educating customers.

Bill Shorten says increasing the minimum wage will benefit small businesses. But does that claim stack up? Well, it's complicated.

Lobbyists say small business is threatened by casual double-dipping amid ongoing uncertainty over court action, who it effects and why.

Administrators for collapsed menswear chain Ed Harry have been unable to find a buyer and will wind down the business in the coming weeks.

Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.

Geo-blocking foreign retailers found to be defrauding the Commonwealth has been raised as a potential solution to unfair competition on local businesses.

Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.

Australia's big four banks are being criticised for being slow to introduce a lower-cost solution for processing tap-and-go payments.

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.

A Coalition-majority committee chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended changes to the Fair Work Act to protect workers from casual work pitfalls.

The administrators of Roger David will shut down the 76-year-old chain in mid-December after failing to find a buyer for the troubled business.

Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.