Axing of SME patent regime paves the way for ideas theft, ombudsman warns Intellectual Property Matthew Elmas 10 September 2019 The government is planning to move ahead with a bid to axe an SME patent regime set up to make it easier for businesses to invest.
Fair Work on tour: Sham contracting crack down at Storm versus Cowboys Legal Matthew Elmas 10 September 2019 Fair work inspectors have rocked up at Rugby matches across the country over the last week to check if cleaning companies are engaging in sham contracting.
Adelaide butcher’s “non-Halal” sign found to breach discrimination rules Advertising Matthew Elmas 9 September 2019 An Adelaide butcher created a depiction which 'incited hatred or contempt', the advertising watchdog has found in a recent ruling.
How this retailer turned a former Toys ‘R’ Us store into Australia’s biggest Halloween pop-up Retail Matthew Elmas 6 September 2019 The Party People could give Myer a run for its money with its latest experiment: a Halloween pop-up the size of six basketball courts.
Explained: What the government is (and isn’t) doing to slash energy bills Energy & Resources Matthew Elmas 4 September 2019 Wondering what's happening with your small business energy bills? Here's the rundown on what the government is doing.
“We have to be better”: ATO overhauls culture to bolster business empathy Tax Matthew Elmas 2 September 2019 ATO commissioner Chris Jordan said his office needs to be more empathetic to well-intentioned business owners, amid a cultural overhaul.
“Closely monitor developments”: Deliveroo sham contracting case to be closely watched Legal Matthew Elmas 29 August 2019 The government has indicated it will not intervene in a Federal Court Case examining whether Deliveroo has engaged in sham contracting.
Fines up to $1 million for mortgage brokers who fail best interest of clients under new laws Finance Matthew Elmas 27 August 2019 Mortgage brokers would be on the hook for hefty fines for not acting in the interests of their clients under new royal commission laws.
Banks, superannuation firms to be named and shamed over complaints, ASIC rules Finance Matthew Elmas 27 August 2019 Big banks and superannuation firms will be named and shamed in complaints determinations, ASIC decided on Monday afternoon.
Government drops $11 million on energy bill advice for small business Energy & Resources Matthew Elmas 26 August 2019 The government has contracted third-party vendors to oversee efforts to reduce power prices for small businesses across the country.
Unfair contract holding you back? The ACCC wants to hear about it Legal Matthew Elmas 23 August 2019 The ACCC has reiterated its focus on unfair contract terms, encouraging businesses to get in touch if they believe they're being done a dodgy.
Cadbury workers win sick pay case in landmark Federal Court ruling Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 23 August 2019 Two Cadbury workers have won a landmark Federal Court case which could increase worker sick leave entitlements in workplaces across the country.
