Federal Budget 2020 is predicted to deliver mixed results for businesses, with half of SMEs confident the Budget will deliver benefits for their business, according to a special
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Training for jobs of the future: NSW recovery initiative
First 5000 | September 21, 2020More than 100,000 people across NSW will have the opportunity to reskill for the jobs of the future thanks to the NSW Government’s Skilling for -
Family businesses key to Australia’s recovery post-COVID-19
First 5000 | September 18, 2020Family businesses will be key to Australia’s economic recovery from the coronavirus recession, according to Australia’s peak body for family businesses, Family Business Australia (FBA), which is hosting its -
Upholding the rights of older workers – online training
First 5000 | September 17, 2020With support from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DJC), the Australian Human Rights Commission has developed Upholding the rights of older workers—a free online training package on multigenerational
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$3 billion business support package signals confidence in business recovery after COVID restrictions
First 5000 | September 16, 2020The Victorian Government’s announcement of an additional $3 billion support package for business as they struggle through continued restrictions will spark hope for thousands of businesses.The Victorian Chamber of -
Federal Budget must deliver for sole traders and SMEs, digitisation key to recovery: MYOB
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Moving from a lucky country to a smart country: Ten ways for Australian manufacturers to succeed
First 5000 | September 14, 2020The latest industry research report from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has revealed that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 65% of Australians regarded manufacturing as important or
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Green light on next phase of Space Discovery Centre
First 5000 | September 11, 2020The Australian Space Discovery Centre is one step closer to launch as construction of the facility and Mission Control Centre officially starts. The Australian Space Discovery Centre is underpinned by a
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Report shows how Australians can fight back against cyber criminals.
First 5000 | September 4, 2020A new report has revealed how Australians can fight back against cybercriminals and protecting themselves with the help of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). The ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report:
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ACCI releases third COVID Business Conditions Survey
First 5000 | September 3, 2020Business trading conditions across the country have not improved despite the easing -
Public organisations that manage complaints well reap rewards: report
First 5000 | September 2, 2020For the first time, public sector organisations can now measure the social returns on complaint handling, revealing the holistic value of effective customer care. New research, conducted for SOCAP Australia
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Support productivity, employment and GDP growth: CPA Budget
First 5000 | September 1, 2020The 2020-21 Federal Budget should aim to fund policies which support productivity, employment and GDP growth without compromising long-term environmental sustainability, according to CPA Australia.Dr Gary Pflugrath, CPA Australia’s -
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eftpos cardholders embrace mobile payments with 400% growth
First 5000 | August 28, 2020Eftpos cardholders have flocked to its mobile pay offerings, as Australians show a greater preference for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eftpos CEO Stephen Benton said dozens more banks, credit
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Most organisations unable to adapt during COVID-19: Study
First 5000 | August 12, 2020Owing to a lack of digital agility, 69 per cent of organisations have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, according to a study by provider of enterprise cloud applications for -
Boosting Australia’s cyber resilience
First 5000 | August 10, 2020Australia’s cyber defences are being boosted to ensure our essential networks are even more secure and reliable, according to the Federal Government. The investment follows the release of the 2020 Cyber