Australia has a red tape problem and even the boss of the corporate watchdog acknowledges it. But introducing an Elon Musk-style Minister for Deregulation is a “strange” way to go about it, Jim Chalmers says. The treasurer was responding to a suggestion by the business lobby on...
Investments in toll roads and student housing added a hefty $26 billion to Australia’s sovereign wealth in 2024. The 12.2 per cent return on The Future Fund was well in excess of the 6.4 per cent mandated target and brings the 10-year return to 8.1 per...
Women who have smashed the glass ceiling to take on leadership positions still encounter significant struggles navigating power dynamics in the boardroom. Researchers at the University of South Australia have found women specifically face challenges when trying to drive corporate social responsibility initiatives. This is despite previous...
Most Australian workers don’t trust their managers to introduce artificial intelligence technology and many fear leaders will prioritise profit over their wellbeing. The mistrust of AI tools is widespread among frontline employees, while senior managers are positive about the technology and confident about its potential. Management company...
Trying to get a refund on a faulty product can be a headache for many customers, especially if they are chasing their money from online retailers. In a sweep of more than 2000 Aussie retail websites, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found many businesses are...
Social media companies would have to protect Australians from harm or face massive fines under a review of online safety laws. A report will be released by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland on Tuesday, after it was provided to the government last October. Labor last year committed to...