Politics and Policy
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Government needs to support startups: A Vision for Australia
Nick Stanley | May 27, 2015Australian entrepreneurs need more support from the government. As part of the ‘A Vision for Australia” consultation, Nick Stanley shares his views about how to build our startup scene.
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BUDGET 2015: Opportunities for mid-size businesses
Roxane Horton | May 20, 2015What does the 2015 Federal Budget offer First 5000 members? Roxane Horton who attended a post budget briefing by accounting firm Grant Thornton last week in Brisbane reports.
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How do we protect our future prosperity? A Vision for Australia
Roger Beale | May 20, 2015Australia is facing a host of serious but manageable challenges. As part of our “A Vision for Australia” consultation, Roger Beale says we need to develop the understanding of the community and be persistent, patient and fair.
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BUDGET 2015: Bad for business, women & families
Lisa Annese | May 14, 2015How do businesses, women and families fair in the 2015 Budget? Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council of Australia shares her thoughts.
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Creating workplaces encouraging female leaders
Natalie Goldman | May 6, 2015While businesses recognise the outstanding role women can play in the workplace some are finding it is easier said than done. Natalie Goldman gives practical advice on things you can do to ensure women take the next step and take on leadership opportunities.
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Building the wise economy
Andrea Warr | May 6, 2015An aging population is changing the face of the Australian workplace. Andrea Warr shares the age of the Wise Worker and the Wise Economy as part of GAP’s ‘A Vision for Australia’ consultation.
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Beyond Federation: A vision for Australia
Klaas Woldring | April 22, 2015A group of citizens has been exploring several models without state government under the label “beyond federation”. Klaas Woldring explains who they are and where they want to go as part of GAP’s ‘A Vision for Australia’ consultation.
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A Vision for Australia: Have your say
Helen Hull | April 1, 2015We are reaching out to every Australian as we embark on a major initiative to create a narrative and execute a vision for Australia.
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Reforms to 457 visa program designed to address skill shortages
Sen. Michaelia Cash | March 18, 2015The Government will act on recommendations of a recent independent review of the 457 visa programme to strengthen integrity, ensure that Australian workers have priority and support employers with genuine skill shortages.
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Women work 68 days for free in widening gender pay gap
Helen Hull | March 11, 2015Due to the ever-widening gender pay gap, Australian women were effectively working for free on International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March.
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New Year’s resolution: put employees first by swapping policies for strategies
Lindsay Brown | January 8, 2015Are you still deciding on your New Year Resolutions for your business? Lindsay Brown believes it’s time to focus on creating a better work-life balance for your employees.
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Four things the G20 did for your business
Roxane Horton | December 2, 2014The G20 Leaders’ Summit was held on 15 and 16 November 2014 in Brisbane. Roxane Horton examines the outcomes from the event.
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How will the China Australia Free Trade Agreement affect manufacturing?
Peter Roberts | December 2, 2014Australia’s relationship with China has been cemented with the signing of a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations. Peter Roberts, convenor of the Australian Manufacturing Forum outlines what it means for business.
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Have your say: Key challenges facing Australia’s companies engaged in international business
Helen Hull | November 5, 2014Following on from the successful launch of last year’s international business survey, the Export Council of Australia are keen to hear from First 5000 members about issues that are most important to your business and your international success.
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What happened to our retirement?
Nicole Orr | September 24, 2014Australians born after 1965 will have to work until they are 70 years old. Nicole Orr says we need a greater understanding of the secondary effects this will have on the individual, the economy and the communities of Australia.