Employers and workers will have access to a one-stop-shop of resources to combat sexual harassment and create gender inclusive and safe workplaces. Launched by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, the Respect@Work website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment. The website is one of the...
Are you getting ready for a long-awaited holiday? You probably have plenty of preparation and planning to do, especially if you have pets. Whether taking your pet with you or leaving it with a trusted caregiver, there is still much to take care of. Travelling with your...
The local share market has edged higher after a day of choppy trading, with gains for the commodity players outweighing losses by the property and tech sectors. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Wednesday finished up 9.8 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 6986.7, with the index...
Peak business groups have hailed the Albanese government’s first budget as careful and cautious, but warn hard work lies ahead to shore up the economy. Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott said the Labor economic blueprint made the necessary first steps to “steady the ship” and set...
Investing can be a challenging exercise, although the principle behind it is deceptively simple: buy when prices are low. However, this is easier said than done. Even seasoned investors who attempt to time the market to buy at the most advantageous periods don’t expect to...
The Albanese government has been praised for taking the first step towards budget repair by banking its unexpected commodities windfall, with serious tax reform likely to be addressed in future budgets. With government debt expected to hit the trillion dollar mark in the next financial year...