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Business conditions have deteriorated sharply in March to their lowest point since March 2009, with previously strong gains posted by retail and manufacturing beginning to flag.
Consumer sentiment stumbles
Consumer sentiment has once again proven to be a fickle beast, having dropped by over five per cent in April following a stellar return to form in March.
New agreement to make workplaces more mental health friendly
National mental health advocate beyondblue and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) have signed a new partnership aimed at making the country’s workplaces more mental health friendly.
Mental stress costs Australian businesses $10 billion per year
Mental stress is wrecking havoc upon the nation’s businesses, with the costs associated with work-related mental stress and associated costs ballooning out to over $10 billion per year according to the latest findings released by Safe Work Australia.
New chief for V/Line
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Theo Taifalos as the new Chief Executive of V/Line, Victoria’s regional rail public transport body.
NSW announces new chair for Pillar
The New South Wales government has announced the appointment of Nicholas Johnson as the new head of the Pillar Administration, the State Government owned corporation responsible for providing superannuation administrative services to members of the NSW public sector.
SMB's dropping the social media ball finds Telstra
Nearly three quarters of the country’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) are failing to capture new market opportunities available through social media, according to new research released by Telstra.
Dyer steps down from Mirvac
Mirvac’s newly appointed Finance Diretor, Greg Dyer, will step down from the position after only eight months in the position.
Government outlines super reform
The Federal Government has confirmed it will cap tax exemption status for super contributions to the first $100,000 of personal income.
Fairfax announces restructuring
Media giant Fairfax has announced sweeping changes to its organisational and reporting structure, with significant reform announced to its Executive Leadership Team.
Finlayson named ABC Director of Television
Richard Finlayson has been announced as the ABC’s new Director of Television, moving across from the SBS after seven years as the broadcaster’s Chief Operating Officer.
Government outlines tax transparency reform
Large corporate entities would be required to disclose their total payable tax, under proposals floated by the Federal Government.
New Local Government Chief for NT
The Northern territory Government has announced Allan McGill has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive of the Department of Housing and the Department of Local Government for a six-month tenure.
Climate change a growing risk for investors
A new report shows that climate change is posing greater risk for investors than previously thought.
Could 2013 the year of the SME?
The nation’s small to medium enterprises have weathered a tough 2012, but remain confident that the nation’s economy is on the right track and will be in an improved position a year from now.
Government announces RBA appointments
Glen Stevens will continue to serve as Governor of the Reserve Bank for another three years after the Federal Government confirmed a range of senior finance appointments.
Thursby to step down amid senior reshuffle
ANZ has announced that Alex Thursby, CEO International and Institutional Banking, will step down from the role following his decision to take up the role Chief Executive of an unspecified bank in the Middle East.
Government announces $200 million venture funding initiative
Early stage, high growth Australian companies are set to receive a $200 million shot in the arm after the Federal Government announced three new venture capital funds will share in Government funding.
Government releases draft corporate PAYG changes
The Federal Government has released exposure draft legislation and explanatory materials for public consultation on changes to the Pay As You Go (PAYG) system.
Leighton sells telecom assets
Engineering giant Leighton Holdings has announced the sale of the majority of its telecommunications assets to Canada based Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan (OTPP).
Victoria announces new look Zoos Board
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of four new members to the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board.