Business
Townsville’s turn to suffer as Queensland Nickel implodes
The damning report issued today by the administrators of Clive Palmer’s Queensland Nickel Refinery, FTI Consulting included the words “should......
The community toll of a corporate crash
South Australian based steel and mining company Arrium looks to be in trouble. A announcement this morning that the company has......
Could we see a Whyalla wipeout?
The future of the South Australian steel town, Whyalla hangs in the balance today as creditors are furiously negotiating a......
Stamping out alcohol ads
The Alcohol Advertising Review Board argues in its new report that alcohol companies’ self-regulation cannot stop children from being influenced......
Airbnb: A Hostel by Another Name?
Today, a NSW government parliamentary environment and planning committee began a series of public hearings in the northern NSW town......
Black-cladding and the threat to Indigenous business
The chairman of the Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council has called on Malcolm Turnbull to address the growing threat of......
Workplace changes sought in Productivity Commission report
On Monday the Productivity Commission released its report into workplace relations and recommended Sunday penalty rates come down to Saturday......
Penalty rates campaign hits the wrong mark
During the Easter long weekend the penalty rates debate flared up as businesses closed their doors and put up signs......
SDA cuts penalty rates for retail workers in SA
In March, the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) in South Australia negotiated a workplace deal with retail employers......
Minimum wage decision disappoints business and unions
In June the Fair Work Commission managed to disappoint both unions and industry with its minimum wage decision. After looking......