Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says proposed changes to contentious workplace laws would be carefully considered. The fate of the industrial relations overhaul, which would enshrine multi-employer bargaining, remains up in the air as debate on the bill moves to the Senate. It follows a parliamentary report...
Firies are warning shoppers of a significant rise in fires caused by batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters ahead of Christmas. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has reported 180 lithium-ion battery fires this year compared to just 16 in 2021. Minister for Emergency Services Steph Cooke said the...
Australia’s industry growth centres have increased jobs, wages and turnover for start-ups but have had mixed success with boosting exports. The hubs were set up with temporary federal funding that has run out, after the Albanese government failed to top up funding in their first budget. The...
Business activity shrunk for the second month in a row as worsening economic conditions dry up new orders. Australian private sector output contracted faster in November after softening more moderately in October, the S&P Global’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index revealed. The composite index, which includes survey results...
The persistently strong labour market and Black Friday sales are likely leading to a rise in consumer confidence, which has improved for a second week running. The pulse check of consumer sentiment remains well below historical averages, sitting at levels last seen in the early stages...
The local share market has pushed to a fresh five-month high after gaining ground for a second day in a row. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed Wednesday up 50.5 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 7231.8, its highest finish since June 3. The broader All Ordinaries gained...