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Queensland retailers face strict new laws on display, sale of knives
The National Retail Association (NRA) is partnering with the Queensland Police Service to help businesses understand the...
Knife laws in NSW, Queensland welcomed by retailers and malls alike
The legislation will make it illegal to sell knives to a child under the age of 18 with provisions for retailers selling...
What does the new law requiring climate reporting mean for SMEs?
The staggered implementation acknowledges the varying capacities of businesses to adapt to these changes, offering SMEs ...
Victorian agribusiness Lotus Farm fined for underpaying workers and falsifying records
Lotus Farm provided false or misleading pay slips to the FWO and gave no payslips to the workers.
FWO conduct surprise inspections of Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula farms
Inspectors are on the alert for low rates of pay that breach the Horticulture, Pastoral or the Wine Industry Award laws.
ACCC welcomes commitment to tougher merger laws
ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the reformed laws will benefit Australian consumers and businesses of all sizes, as w...
Copyright infringement risk rife among Australian businesses
Newspapers, journals, and industry reports are noted to be the most frequently used copyright material in business setti...
The ‘Right to Disconnect’: What does it mean for your business?
Australia is following many European countries that have already implemented laws to address the blurring boundaries bet...
What small businesses need to know about climate reporting and greenwashing
Greenwashing involves claims made about a product that it is environmentally friendly, sustainable or ethical, when it i...
Shepparton farms checked over possible underpayments
Ensuring the compliance among agriculture sector employers remains a priority for FWO as it continues to conduct surpris...