Call for fresh laws to stop space becoming a ‘wild west’
There are fresh calls for a review of laws governing space to avoid it becoming a “wild west” for corporations and tech billionaires.
In a paper released this week,
Read more19 March 2025Legal
ASIC accuses AustralianSuper of death benefit delays
Australia’s largest superannuation fund is being accused of delaying death benefits claims for nearly 7000 of its policyholders.
The Australian Securities and
Read more13 March 2025
Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business
Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes.
Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been
Read more4 March 2025
Red tape review open to small business operators
The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress.
State Small and Family Business
Read more25 February 2025
State land tax anomaly scaring away farm investment
Queensland’s farms are missing out on the opportunity for further capital investment to boost productivity and efficiency as a result of a land tax regime that is
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Cashflow issues impact 80 percent of small businesses
Nearly 80 percent of Australian small businesses reported cash flow problems over the past 12 months.
A new Commbank survey also found that more than a quarter of small
Read more20 January 2025
Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk
The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January
Read more7 January 2025
ASIC sues HSBC after customers lose $23 million
HSBC Bank Australia is being sued by the corporate watchdog after customers lost $23 million in unauthorised transactions.
The Australian Securities and Investments
Read more16 December 2024
‘Building work’ rulings create risks for contractors
A leading construction lawyer has urged contractors to ensure they are properly licensed after a series of court decisions impacted the definition of “building
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Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List
Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you.
The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal
Read more4 December 2024