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Making sense of Australia’s new wage theft legislation: what small businesses need to know

SMEs should be mindful of the new wage theft legislation as unintended underpayments may lead to penalties.
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Passage of the Scam Prevention Framework to help banks fight scams

The Scam Prevention Framework will establish consistent and enforceable obligations for businesses in sectors often vict...
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The 2025 legislative changes that small businesses should know

2025 is almost here, and so too are some key legislative changes that small businesses should know about. Read about the...
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The state of small and medium-sized businesses in 2022

With automated, self-service solutions, SMEs can deliver a strong return on investment in a shorter timeframe and overco...
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Small Business Ombudsman welcomes legislation on unfair contract terms

The ASBFEO says that the legislation will help in rebalancing the small business-large enterprise relationships and prom...