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ATO cracks down on spurious ‘work expenses’
First 5000 | March 1, 2018Australian tax officials are examining how to end the abuse of work expenses, with dodgy claims made by millions of Australians robbing the budget of at least $2.5 billion a year – more than the cost of multinational tax avoidance.
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Fintech business lenders move to increase transparency
First 5000 | March 1, 2018With the financial technology sector set to disrupt business loans, a new joint report sets out best-practice for new lenders in terms of transparency and disclosure.
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Planning for industrial sovereignty
Rob Bourke | February 28, 2018As we near the second anniversary of the 2016 Defence Industry Policy Statement, the promised plan for sovereign industrial capabilities has yet to emerge.
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Free trade agreements fall short for SMEs
First 5000 | February 28, 2018A KPMG executive has told the Australian newspaper that companies are not making the most of the nation’s free trade agreements and urges the Coalition to revamp its trade policies.
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Victoria paves the way for driverless vehicles
First 5000 | February 27, 2018Legislation paving the way for trials of driverless cars to begin on Victoria’s public roads has been passed as competition hots up to become the nation’s hub for autonomous vehicles.
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Cutting carbon emissions from cement
First 5000 | February 27, 2018Beyond Zero Emissions and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia are working together to encourage low carbon cements in new Australian infrastructure.
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New discount rates could boost infrastructure investment
First 5000 | February 26, 2018A new report argues that Australia should revamp how it calculates the value of major transport projects, ensuring the country gets the infrastructure it needs while maximising value for money.
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Cooperative Research Centres Update
Tony Peacock | February 26, 2018The 19th selection round of Cooperative Research Centres is nearing completion, with an announcement on the successful CRCs expected in the next fortnight.
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What happens when employees are fired for complaining at work?
Elizabeth Shi | February 25, 2018When an employee is dismissed after making a complaint, it’s relatively easy for the employer to hide the true reason for dismissal.
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How employers can design workplaces to promote wellness
Libby Sander | February 25, 2018Employers can encourage employees to be more active through office design and reap the benefits of a happier, fitter and more productive workforce.
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New drive for agricultural technology in Western Australia
First 5000 | February 24, 2018Nine West Australian agricultural technology companies have been selected for an innovation accelerator program to develop 21st century approaches to create more regional jobs.
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Does the CPTPP threaten open source software?
First 5000 | February 24, 2018Supporters of open source software, on which many mid-sized Australian firms rely, warn the newly signed Pacific free trade deal may be used to limit access and opportunities in the future.
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60% of Australian firms failed to plan for the Notifiable Data Breach scheme
First 5000 | February 23, 2018New research shows that only 40% of Australia’s businesses prepared for the data breach laws which have now come into force, while just 54% have a cyber risk response plan in place.
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Gilmour Space Technologies partners with NASA
First 5000 | February 23, 2018In another step forward for Australia’s fast developing space sector, Gilmour Space Technologies has agreed a NASA partnership to collaborate on research, technology development and educational initiatives.
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The Workforce behind the Defence Force
First 5000 | February 22, 2018A campaign to encourage more small businesses to take up opportunities in the rapidly expanding Australian defence industry has entered its second phase.