Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries
Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace.
Federal Minister for Women Katy
Productivity Commission to probe construction industry
Legislation to create a new Queensland Productivity Commission has passed State parliament.
Treasurer David Janetzki said the new Commission would aim to cut unnecessary
Student accommodation pipeline adds thousands of beds
More than 11,000 student-specific beds are currently under construction in Australia, as the industry looks to ease the pressure on the private rental market.
The latest
Report reveals impact of cutting property tax breaks
Reducing tax incentives for property investors would lower home prices by the same amount as increasing supply through current government plans.
A new report from the
Dip in property prices slows growth in housing value
The rising value of Australia’s housing stock has slowed, as property prices fall in some parts of the country.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the
Unit approvals up more than 40 percent in 12 months
Housing approvals for units and apartments jumped to their highest level in more two years last month, with a more than 40 percent increase over 12 months.
Australian
ATO crackdown on GST non-compliant small businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on thousands of small businesses who are tardy with their quarterly GST reporting obligations.
ATO Deputy
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
An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes.
Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the
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