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ATO unpaid super action welcome but 99 per cent of workers still short-changed
First 5000 | September 9, 2019Moves by the Australian Tax Office to go after those employers not paying their workers super are welcome but barely scratch the surface of the problem Industry Super Australia (ISA) says.
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Hope for future apprenticeship growth : ACCI
First 5000 | September 6, 2019The modest increase in commencements shown in this week’s Apprentices and trainees data for the March quarter 2019 by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) gives hope that a return to growth in apprenticeship numbers is on its way, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.
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Record trade, record surplus, record exports
First 5000 | September 6, 2019The Morrison Government has welcomed new data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, highlighting the ongoing strength, resilience and international competitiveness of Australia’s export sector.
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How the US-China Trade War will impact SMEs
Keith Coppersmith | September 6, 2019The controversial trade moves made by president Trump paired with the backlash that came as a response from China are no minor blips on the global economy’s radar.
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Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break employees back-paid
First 5000 | September 5, 2019Foodco, the franchisor of the Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break cafés, has back-paid 166 employees a total of $26,562.30 under a two-year audit and compliance agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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Victoria’s peak tourism body makes recommendations to Regional Tourism Review
First 5000 | September 5, 2019The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has made a number of recommendations to the State Government’s Regional Tourism Review to ensure Victoria’s vital regional visitor economy continues to grow into the next decade and beyond.
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South Australia’s toxic safety culture putting workers at risk
First 5000 | September 5, 2019South Australian construction workers are being put at risk due to a toxic safety culture and a regulator that fails to seriously investigate safety breaches and “literally phones it in” rather than inspect unsafe sites, warns the CFMEU National Construction Division.
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Governments must take further action to boost job opportunities at an older age
First 5000 | September 4, 2019In the face of rapid population ageing, governments must promote more and better job opportunities at an older age to protect living standards and the sustainability of public finances, according to a new OECD report.
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New visa rule means 5-day turnaround time for major investors
First 5000 | September 4, 2019Companies with major investments in Australia can quickly bring skilled employers into Australia to fill temporary shortages, after implementation of a change to the Accredited Sponsor Scheme for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa.
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7 common workplace emergencies and how to respond to them
Derek Lotts | September 4, 2019You can’t really predict an emergency, no matter where it happens, but you can do one thing: learn how to respond to it.
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Have your say: making agriculture a $100 billion industry
First 5000 | September 3, 2019The House Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources will today launch an inquiry into growing Australian agriculture to $100 billion by 2030.
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Dispersed doesn’t have to mean disconnected
Nina Fountain | September 3, 2019We can no longer dismiss the fact that more and more people are working from home, and the reasons need no explanation. However, even though remote employees report being happier at work and feel more valued, it doesn’t mean you should leave them out in the cold.
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Austrade and AustCyber sign Collaboration Plan
First 5000 | September 3, 2019Austrade has strengthened its partnership with Australia’s cyber security Industry Growth Centre, AustCyber – enhancing support for Australia’s cyber security ecosystem.
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4 Day Week movement gains traction
First 5000 | September 2, 2019The trial-turned-international phenomenon of the four-day week has prompted the establishment of a new entity, 4 Day Week Global, and appointment of a CEO dedicated to its continued advocacy and to help deliver on the demand for global uptake.
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Space regulation prepares Australia for lift-off
First 5000 | September 2, 2019Launching into space and returning to Earth has been given a boost thanks to the latest regulatory changes to Australia’s space legislation.