Matthew Elmas
Matthew Elmas is the news editor at SmartCompany, and a former journalist at Inside Retail.
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Businesses confess $588 million in unpaid superannuation in return for amnesty
According to the ATO, about 24,000 employers came forward to disclose underpayments.
Sep 24, 2020

Could JobKeeper be extended in Melbourne?
Government utilising ‘wait and see’ approach on financial support.
Sep 8, 2020

Harris Scarfe laid off 59 workers in March. It’s still unclear why
The retailer initially said the reason was Covid. But now it seems it was a condition of its sale to Spotlight.
Aug 5, 2020

Music licensor must come clean on fees: ACCC
The consumer watchdog will allow APRA to continue acting as a middle-player between businesses and artists.
Jul 14, 2020

H&M worker ordered to take annual leave after JobKeeper dispute goes to Fair Work
H&M retail worker ordered to take annual leave after disputing whether the company was able to force workers to draw dow...
Jun 3, 2020

Businesses exposed to billions in back-payment claims following ruling in casual worker case
The Federal Court's landmark ruling on Wednesday has reignited fears around "double dipping".
May 21, 2020

“Perfect storm” pushes Aussie Disposals into voluntary administration
Outdoor and work supplies retailer collapses after one-two punch of bushfires, coronavirus.
Apr 16, 2020

Hairdressers say coronavirus exemption puts them at risk
PM raised eyebrows by allowing beauty services to remain open amid calls for social distancing.
Mar 26, 2020

Booktopia raises $20 million in bid to become Australia’s biggest bookseller
Online bookstore reveals major investment one week after buying the Co-Op.
Feb 6, 2020

Controversial ‘no-surcharge’ rule missing as Afterpay, Zip commit to self-imposed consumer crackdown
Controversial ‘no-surcharge’ rules have missed a mention in a new suite of self-regulations published by the industry.
Jan 31, 2020

Product safety crackdown floated as ACCC reveals millions of recalled products are floating around
ACCC fears over 3 million unsafe products are still in Australian homes.
Oct 22, 2019

Ex-Huxtaburger chief Matt Fickling to lead Motto Motto expansion
Brisbane-based ramen bar is looking to shake up the QSR space.
Oct 8, 2019

FWO on underpayment: Self-disclosure no longer enough
Big businesses that underpay to face multi-year audits, training, public apologies.
Sep 2, 2019

Retail rescue?
Retailers have had to battle tough trading conditions for a long time – will things improve any time soon?
Aug 2, 2018

Bras N Things, Hanes eye expansion
Now under the ownership of an American clothing giant, the local lingerie chain is going global.
Jul 4, 2018

Emma & Roe to be wound up
Michael Hill signals strategic refocus that will see its test brand abandoned.
Jun 21, 2018

Woolworths $1.8 billion fuel deal torn up
Supermarket giant will now need to find a new suitor.
Jun 20, 2018

David Jones charts future with new flagship
Exclusive partnerships, better service and localisation to serve as bedrock for DJs turnaround.
Jun 20, 2018

Oliver Brown vote delayed amid mounting trademark concern
Fight to gain control of collapsed cafe chain intensifies as scrutiny over director builds.
Jun 19, 2018

Michael Hill changes retail leadership structure
Jeweller to intensify focus on its largest business segment.
Jun 18, 2018