Australia’s labour shortage could be solved by an untapped workforce but new research shows business attitudes and a lack of government support are getting in the way. People living with a disability are being overlooked by employers yet the majority of business owners agree job-ready applicants...
There are two types of NFPs. These are charities and other NFPs. Depending on the type of NFP, your organisation may be eligible for a range of tax concessions. NFP organisations (including charities) operate in many areas of society. They can include: church schools churches community child care centres cultural...
There were more jobs being advertised last month than at any point since the Global Financial Crisis, a further indication of just how tight the labour market is. Online job advertisements in June increased by 1.2 per cent to stand at 303,400, their highest level since...
A small environment group is behind a novel legal bid to force the federal government to review almost every pending coal and gas project across Australia. The Environment Council of Central Queensland has formally asked Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to reconsider the full scope of climate...
There are mounting fears the highly contagious foot and mouth disease could infiltrate Australia and decimate the cattle industry. The livestock disease, which affects pigs, cattle, sheep and goats, was detected in Indonesia in May and spread to Bali last week. Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is...
If you’re planning an overseas holiday, travel insurance should be an essential. Travel insurance can help cover the cost of accidents, illnesses and delays while travelling. Types of travel insurance When you’re choosing travel insurance, think about your travel plans and what you’ll need cover for. Most travel...