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Delay on consumer disclosure in super will hurt member retirement outcomes
First 5000 | April 10, 2019The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has today warned that delays to consumer disclosure requirements will negatively impact on the retirement outcomes of millions of unsuspecting Australians.
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SMEs say no to property as security: survey
First 5000 | April 9, 2019Eight out of 10 business owners say they resent providing property as security to fund their SMEs, and overwhelmingly they would be willing to pay a higher interest rate to get property out of the funding equation, according to national research.
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Ombudsman appointment to support small business in Defence industry capability
First 5000 | April 9, 2019The Minister for Defence Industry, Senator Linda Reynolds has appointed Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell as co-chair of the Advisory Board for the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC).
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Australian airport technology goes global
First 5000 | April 9, 2019Sydney based passenger automation and self-service bag drop solutions for airports and airlines globally, Investec Australia Ltd, has been sold and will become part of the Amadeus Airport IT division upon completion of the transaction.
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Biotech vs Budget 2019-20: The economy Australia is ignoring
First 5000 | April 8, 2019Funding allocations for areas related to biotechnology in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s 2019-20 Budget announcement ignore the real roadblocks standing in the way of a thriving biotech economy in Australia.
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Investing in our future fund managers
First 5000 | April 8, 2019Aspiring women in finance are set to benefit from a partnership between a leading income fund manager and The University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
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How internal communication became so important in the modern-day workplace
Liam Smith | April 8, 2019Communication is incredibly important in any workplace. However, in the modern-day workplace it seems that communication, particular internal communication has really grown in importance.
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Wharfies stop work to protest outsourcing and automation of jobs
First 5000 | April 5, 2019Wharfies in Sydney and Brisbane will walk off the job for 24 hours today (Friday) to protest Hutchison Ports ongoing refusal to move away from outsourcing of jobs and overseas remote controlling of already semi-automated equipment.
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Everyone has a say in shaping Sydney’s future
First 5000 | April 5, 2019Sydney residents, workers, businesses, students, and visitors are being called on to share their vision of what the city should be like in 2050.
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A budget that provides the four ingredients for stronger economic growth
Peter Strong | April 5, 2019The 2019 Federal Budget is one of the best in recent memory in that it focuses on the four core ingredients of economic growth: increasing disposable income; improving workforce skills; improving infrastructure; and encouraging business investment.
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Huggies nappies production to move to China
First 5000 | April 4, 2019Up to 220 jobs will be lost in South Western Sydney after multinational manufacturer Kimberly-Clark revealed that production of Australia’s top-selling Huggies nappies will be moved to China in the coming months.
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Innovating mass transit
First 5000 | April 4, 2019Revolutionary developments in mass transit technology need to be met with the development of a revolutionary automated transit ecosystem, according to a new report.
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Australia and Hong Kong pen historic trade deal
Simon Birmingham | April 4, 2019Australia and Hong Kong have signed the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (A‑HKFTA) and associated Investment Agreement, securing more certainty and opportunities for Australian farmers, businesses and investors.
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Budget to deliver more apprentices and support for businesses to grow
First 5000 | April 3, 2019Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry members and the 590,0000 businesses operating in Victoria will benefit from better incentives to take on apprentices and trainees announced in the Federal Budget.
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Builders back Budget focus on small business, skills and infrastructure
First 5000 | April 3, 2019Builders around the country will back the key initiatives in the Federal Budget that will help promote economic growth across the country.