Business

Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI

12 September

Australian business leaders should not ban the use of AI, but need to introduce it carefully and monitor for cases of bias, copyright violations, and ethical issues, an association warns. The Governance Institute of Australia issued the warning on...[Read More]

Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility

11 September

The share of women working part-time is shrinking as more opt for remote and flexible full-time gigs made mainstream in the pandemic. The forced working-from-home experiment brought about by COVID-19 lockdowns normalised remote, hybrid, tailored...[Read More]

Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends

4 September

Spending was flat last month, with tax cuts yet to materially improve retailer fortunes as many chose to stash extra cash away. The flat July outcome was below the 0.3 per cent growth consensus forecast and followed two months of upbeat...[Read More]

Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite

4 September

A long stretch of elevated interest rates has likely produced another tepid three months of growth, experts predict ahead of the quarterly economic check up. A slower economy is by design, with the Reserve Bank of Australia trying to weigh on...[Read More]

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

29 August

Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by...[Read More]

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

29 August

Allowing workers to ignore messages from their bosses out of business hours could have widespread benefits, but business groups are concerned about how the “right to disconnect” will work. Australians can refuse to monitor, read or respond to...[Read More]

Green hydrogen developer pumped as partners ink deal

28 August

The Sunshine State is adding to its green hydrogen credentials as Australian regions compete to refuel future bus and truck fleets powered by the alternative fuel. Hydrogen developer Lion Energy announced on Monday a $10 million partnership with...[Read More]

10 Strategies for staying upbeat and productive (and what to avoid)

22 August

Here are the top 10 things to do to stay positive and productive, along with the top 10 things to avoid falling into negativity or becoming non-productive: Firstly, here are the top 10 Things to Do to Stay Positive and Productive: Practice...[Read More]

Greens ready to talk on manufacturing strategy

21 August

The future of the federal government’s signature manufacturing strategy could rest on it pulling financial support for a controversial Northern Territory gas project. As Labor looks to pass its Future Made in Australia policy through the lower...[Read More]

Cybersecurity worker shortage could put Aussies at risk

14 August

Australians could continue to have their data stolen in record numbers unless action is taken to boost the nation’s cybersecurity workforce, a report warns. The call to action from security services firm StickmanCyber followed an analysis of...[Read More]

Manufacturing boost will deliver ‘decisive decade’