Politics
Digital platforms inquiry: ACCC’s dramatic suggestions would change advertising and news as we know it
By Sacha Molitorisz, University of Technology Sydney and Derek Wilding, University of Technology Sydney
The Australian Competition and Co…
Ignore customer relationships at your peril: The demise of out-of-touch political parties
Despite the importance of big data, the nature of developing genuine customer relationships is generally not understood well enough by most …
Australia’s soon-to-take-effect Modern Slavery Act explained
By Paul Redmond, University of Technology Sydney
It has taken years, but after votes in the Senate and House of Representatives last week…
It’s time for paid domestic violence leave, writes Anthony Albanese
Over the past decade, there has been a welcome increase in awareness of the scourge of domestic violence in this country.
It’s a good t…
Coalition-led committee backs move to stop full-time employees being replaced by casuals
In a move that has raised question marks among business advocates, a Coalition-majority committee has recommended employers should be prohib…
Corporate red tape reductions to save SMEs $300 million over four years
In its second move this week to improve conditions for small and medium businesses, the Morrison government has today announced a plan to do…
Michaelia Cash: Instant asset write-off extension on the cards ahead of MYEFO Christmas for SMEs
The upcoming mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO) is shaping up to be a Christmas stocking for small businesses, with the government…
The upcoming Victorian state election: What businesses needs to know
It’s less than a month out from the Victorian state election and in a bid to get in early with voters, both the Labor and Liberal parties …
Can the government pass legislation without a majority?
By Anne Twomey, University of Sydney
If, as predicted, the Morrison government loses the Wentworth byelection, it will have a minority on…
TPP-11 explained: What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership and is it good for business?
By Pat Ranald, University of Sydney
These days it is called the TPP-11 or, more formally, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for…
