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
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Capital city rent rises add to financial pain in 2024
Renters in Brisbane are paying, on average, more than $23 per week extra this Christmas than last year, slightly above the national average.
New analysis from housing
Read more6 January 2025
Housing continues to support Aussie wealth
Moderating housing prices are yet to impact household wealth in Australia, which rose almost 10 percent in 12 months.
New figures from the Australian Bureau of
Read more20 December 2024
Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability
Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic.
The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
Read more14 December 2024
Spike in disputes prompts construction watchdog call
Master Builders Australia has called for a return of a building and construction industry watchdog, following the release of statistics on recent industrial
Read more12 December 2024
Target to address housing crisis ‘out of reach’
The State Government’s new dwellings target “remains out of reach” and regulatory reforms are necessary to address the issue, a peak construction group
Read more11 December 2024
Renewables drive down turnover for electricity suppliers
An abundance of renewable energy supply led to an almost 10 percent drop in turnover for electricity supply businesses in October.
The latest Australian Bureau of
Read more10 December 2024
Room rental restrictions lifted for home buyers
First home owners in Queensland will be able to rent out rooms immediately after purchase, under new legislation to be introduced into State Parliament this
Read more9 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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Guide drives coastal vibe in apartment design
Sunshine Coast Council architects have produced a design guide for apartments and townhouses focussed on coastal living.
Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor
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