Matthew Elmas
Bags banned: South Australia to ditch plastic in cafe and retail trial
Plastic straws, single-use coffee cups and plastic bags of all types will no longer be supplied in select areas within South Australia under…
“Give us a call”: Fast-tracked tax refunds on offer for flood-affected businesses
Business owners affected by flooding in North Queensland can access fast-tracked tax refunds, subject to individual circumstance, amid a wh…
‘Cashflow stress’: Business owners worried about the economy as defaults spike
Australian small business owners are feeling more confident in the wake of the federal election, but are concerned about the prospects for t…
“No-brainer”: Vinomofo inks deal with UberEats and Deliveroo for on-demand wine
First, it was burgers, then Coles’ roast chicken and Hoyts’ popcorn. Now, Australia’s fast-growing on-demand delivery space is expanding fur…
“Accelerating our transformation”: Why Target is axing 80 head-office jobs
Wesfarmers-owned department store Target is slashing 80 jobs from its head office in a bid to accelerate its transformation strategy.
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Tax refunds hit $10 billion as ATO processes four million returns
The tax office has refunded $10 billion so far this tax time, up a whopping $2 billion from this time last year, as Australians rush to acce…
Between Airbnb and online travel agencies, independent motels are struggling to keep up
A set of proposed regulations which would address worries about the rise of short-term rental accommodation in Australia have been welcomed …
Are credit card surcharges worth the hassle? Europcar fined $350,000 for excessive fees
Retail businesses are being advised to review their surcharge policies after vehicle rental giant Europcar was fined $350,000 for overchargi…
“WorkChoices 2.0”: Furor as Coalition backbenchers call for SME unfair dismissal exemption
The federal opposition has accused the Morrison government of trying to “resurrect” WorkChoices as a political fight brews over the future o…
Australia’s $532 million problem: Experts call for reforms to stem the rising tide of scams
Cyber security experts say policy reforms are needed to stem the rising tide of scammers fleecing consumers and businesses, amid projections…
