The historic East Melbourne synagogue. Flickr: Rexness, CC BY-SAAmending the Racial Discrimination Act’s Section 18C would send a “dangerous message” from political leaders that “a degree of racism in public discourse is to be considered acceptable”, according to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ).
In a...
Last week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) lost a Federal Court case. It was trying to prove that Woolworths had engaged in “unconscionable conduct”.
The ACCC had alleged that Woolworths sought to systematically obtain payments from various suppliers in order to reduce a profit shortfall.
At first blush, the...
Unease surrounding the fate of the global shipping industry has skyrocketed after the recent collapse of South Korean company Hanjin Shipping, the seventh-largest shipping line in the world. Maritime transport carries 90% of the world’s goods and is vital for global trade and economic prosperity, yet there are many signs pointing to the...
The Australia-Japan foreign and defence ministers’ “two-plus-two” talks, due to be held in Japan before Christmas, are being deferred because of Defence Minister Marise Payne’s recent illness.
Payne, the first woman to hold the defence portfolio, had abdominal surgery for an infection and was off work for some weeks. Her...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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