Government commits to stronger protections against big business rip-off contracts Politics Matthew Elmas 29 March 2019 The government says making unfair contract terms illegal will be an option on the table in an upcoming regulatory impact assessment of legislative reform.
Government agrees to tougher rules for Woolworths, Coles, Aldi supplier dealings Retail Matthew Elmas 28 March 2019 The government has agreed to strengthen rules protecting suppliers from Woolworths, Coles and Aldi following a review of the industry code.
ATO under microscope: Public sector veteran appointed to review small-business compensation Tax Stephen Easton 28 February 2019 The Australian Taxation Office’s decisions on compensation for small business victims of “defective administration” are under review.
ATO involvement in government tax clinic trial raises questions about its integrity Tax Matthew Elmas 22 January 2019 It has emerged the ATO will be responsible for administering a tax clinic trial which will help businesses with ATO disputes.
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.
New code to deliver power imbalance reform between independent car dealers and large manufacturers Transport & Logistics Matthew Elmas 18 December 2018 A new industry-specific code of conduct will be created to help address power imbalance between independent car dealers and large manufacturers.
Cyber cars: Why independent auto retailers are reporting sales they haven’t made Transport & Logistics Matthew Elmas 9 October 2018 Calls are growing for a code of conduct to be developed amid concern independent auto retailers are being pushed to extreme lengths to stay afloat.
