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COSBOA frustrated with government push for IR changes affecting small businesses
"Our industrial relations system is much more than a political plaything – it affects the daily lives of our small-busin...
Countries urged to curb factory farming to meet climate goals
The COP28 presidency of the UAE has urged countries to sign a “leaders’ declaration” committing them to align food produ...
ASBFEO and COSBOA welcome Federal funding for cyber health support for small businesses
The new report reveals that a cyber attack happens every six minutes and affected small businesses lose an average of $4...
Shock rate rise deals a “devastating” blow to retailers
ARA CEO Paul Zahra said previous rate rises had already left retailers reeling, describing the rise as “a significant bl...
ARA backs plan to split controversial labour laws bill
Senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie will bring forward in private members’ bills the retailers-supported components ...
China ready to welcome likely return of Aussie wine as ties improve
Prior to Australia’s call for an investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in 2020, Australian wines imported into Chin...
Prosecco, feta, and parmesan safe as Australia drops EU trade deal
The EU imposes strict quotas and high tariffs on Australian agricultural imports, which negotiators have been trying to ...
Australian retail sales witness modest growth in September
ABS data revealed that cafes, restaurants, and takeaway sales rose 6.1 per cent to $5.45 billion while food sales jumped...
Australia unveils draft law to regulate digital payment providers
Google and Apple oppose the government’s move to designate them as payment providers, saying customers only use their ph...
Australia’s food and grocery sector braces for bushfire season
Bushfires have various impacts, from agricultural produce shortages to disruptions in the supply lines to get ingredient...