Tradies target of government’s apprentice and trainee announcement Economy & Industry An expanded program to support businesses taking on apprentice and trainee trades people, hairdressers, plumbers, tilers and chefs will cost the government $365.3 million –
Consumer data right scheme expanded December 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Changes to the federal government’s ‘consumer data right’ (CDR) mean that third parties can now be asked to initiate actions on behalf of businesses and
Australian businesses to access RCEP free trade deal from 2022 November 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), being touted as the world’s largest free trade agreement, has been ratified by Australia. In a joint statement
Tax commissioner faces inquiry about ‘disobeying’ senate over JobKeeper information October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia’s tax commissioner Chris Jordan is facing an inquiry into whether he disobeyed the senate after not following through on an order to provide details
Victoria ditches planning permits for farm worker accommodation September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Farm businesses in Victoria will be exempt from state planning provisions that would otherwise require a permit to build on-farm accommodation for up to 10
Victoria unveils cyber security strategy September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A $50 million four-year plan to address cyber security capability and tackle what the state government has described as ‘the growing threat of cybercrime’ was
Businesses beg for return of JobKeeper July 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Industry group leaders have appealed to the government for a boost in urgent support to businesses struggling under the current prolonged lockdowns in Sydney and
