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JobKeeper passes parliament, first payments to hit in May
Wage subsidies worth $130 billion will soon flow to workers around Australia.
What actually are ‘essential services’ and who decides?
What is classified as essential, and who gets to decide?
The highs and lows of the $130bn JobKeeper scheme
The scheme is sure to support the retail industry in the months ahead, but what of the loopholes?
Industry reacts to Government’s stimulus plan
Plan includes casual sick leave, increased instant asset write off, and payments to 6.5 million Australians.
Treasurer expects wages growth
Government upbeat after better than expected employment forecasts.
Senate backs protections for penalty rates
Nationals MP says he will not support an amendment currently before the Lower House.
LFRA: NSW Government planning reforms step in right direction
Large Format Retail Association welcomes planned changes but says more reform needed.
Labor’s penalty pledge won’t mean back-pay
Opposition will continue fight to reverse FWC decision when parliament resumes in August.
Woolworths launches ‘country of origin’ booths
Supermarket chain partners with government.
Retail association backs closing tax loophole
“This is a tax equity issue and internationally-based retailers should pay their fair share of tax.”
Government, ARA urge caution on minimum wage
Wages back in the news after union proposes $45 rise.
Caution urged on penalty rate cut rollout
Employers cautious as former PM offers his government some advice.
2016 in hindsight
Stuart Bennie looks at how his predictions fared for the year, pens a letter to the treasurer.
Black money in retail
Instead of trying to lower the low value import threshold, should government instead be focusing on black money tax evas...
NRA wants tax debate
Industry group calls for national tax debate after reports of potential GST increase.
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