Politics and Policy
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HECS-style loan scheme for Paid Parental Leave provides fairness
Matthew Taylor | July 31, 2014The Abbott government’s proposed Paid Parental Leave scheme remains controversial. Matthew Taylor from the Centre for Independent Studies lays out an alternative to the Coalition’s reforms.
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PM’s address to B20 Summit, Sydney
Tony Abbott | July 21, 2014Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in his address to the B20 Summit that business is the primary creator of national wealth – business, not government. He noted that profitable private businesses are at the heart of the strong economy that’s needed for a strong and stable society.
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Why it’s important to understand Sanctions and Embargoes
NAB - Business View | July 2, 2014First 5000 partner NAB offers a straightforward explanation of how sanctions and embargoes work, the ways in which they may impact your business and why it’s important to understand them.
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BusinessNZ’s Phil O’Reilly on SME Financing – #G20SME
Phil O'Reilly | July 2, 2014Phil O’Reilly, BusinessNZ Chief Executive, gives a New Zealand perspective on accessing business finance in his address at the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs conference on 20 June, 2014.
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Access, connections and education vital for small biz success – #G20SME
Kate Gibson | July 2, 2014Kate Gibson, general manager small business banking at ANZ, delivered the following address to the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs Conference in Melbourne on 20 June 2014.
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Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson keynote – #G20SME
Bruce Billson | June 26, 2014Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson delivered the following keynote address at G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs.
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Too big to ignore globally – #G20SME
Kate Carnell | June 25, 2014Cutting down red tape, simplifing the tax system, easier employment and better infrastructure are key to meeting Australia’s G20 target of 2 per cent growth. ACCI CEO Kate Carnell delivered the following address at G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs.
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G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs Conference
Helen Hull | June 18, 2014Leading experts from business, government, academia, the B20 and the G20, will converge at Parliament House in Melbourne to discuss key challenges facing the Small and Medium Enterprise sector in an event convened by Global Access Partners.
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Have your say: competition policy
Helen Hull | May 29, 2014First 5000 members are invited to have your say on the review of competition policy. Submissions close 10 June 2014.
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Defibrillator guidelines released for consultation
Svetlana Stankovic | March 21, 2014Defibrillators at the workplace save lives, and it is critical to ensure that they work when needed. All industry professionals and interested stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on the new defibrillator guidelines.
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Older workers: a wider and deeper talent pool
Roger Dawkins | December 2, 2013The engagement and retention of older workers is essential for the future. The Australian Institute of Management explored this issue in a whitepaper released earlier this year.
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Have your say: supporting working parents
Helen Hull | November 25, 2013First 5000 members are invited to have your say on the Supporting Working Parents: Pregnancy and Return to Work National Review.
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Adaptive workplaces essential for digital era
Chris Stevens | November 19, 2013The nature of how business is conducted and the way employees interact with staff has changed significantly over the last five years. TalentFlow’s Chris Stevens says it’s time to embrace a recruitment approach which supports an adaptive workplace and the digital era.
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Pondering the fault lines of anywhere working
Yvette Blount | November 12, 2013A flexible workplace is an attractive proposition for attracting and retaining employees. Yvette Blount explains why you are behind the eight ball if you aren’t allowing your staff to telework.
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UTS and medium businesses – a pro-active engagement
Alice Watkins | October 30, 2013Have you thought about hiring graduates? Alice Watkins from UTS Career Services explains how the University is grooming candiates specifically for mid sized businesses.
