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[Australia] Prime Minister called on to address GP payroll tax issue

[Australia] Prime Minister called on to address GP payroll tax issue [Australia] Prime Minister called on to address GP payroll tax issue

On November 1, the Federal Government rolled out its flagship Medicare changes. These included the long-awaited tripling of the bulk-billing incentive.
08 Nov 2023
[Australia] ‘Zombie agreements’ sunset in one month

[Australia] ‘Zombie agreements’ sunset in one month [Australia] ‘Zombie agreements’ sunset in one month

It is important that all employers and employees in the country establish whether this affects them.
07 Nov 2023
[Australia] Prime Minister sends wages into freefall

[Australia] Prime Minister sends wages into freefall [Australia] Prime Minister sends wages into freefall

The number of applicants per job ad is currently tracking above pre-pandemic levels, reflecting lower job demand combined with rapid...
07 Nov 2023
[Australia] Historic settlement in Indigenous stolen wages class action

[Australia] Historic settlement in Indigenous stolen wages class action [Australia] Historic settlement in Indigenous stolen wages class action

Indigenous peoples received minimal or no wages for their labour during the claim period.
03 Nov 2023
[Australia] Treasurer criticised over decision to waive payroll tax fees for struggling GPs

[Australia] Treasurer criticised over decision to waive payroll tax fees for struggling GPs [Australia] Treasurer criticised over decision to waive payroll tax fees for struggling GPs

The treasurer faced backlash this week after a letter he wrote about the issue to peak medical bodies became public.
02 Nov 2023
[Japan] Firms with more female directors outperforming peers

[Japan] Firms with more female directors outperforming peers [Japan] Firms with more female directors outperforming peers

The report suggests a potential upside for Japanese stocks if firms make efforts to close the gap with global peers...
01 Nov 2023
[Australia] Gov't department overseeing workplace and employment conditions admits underpaying staff

[Australia] Gov't department overseeing workplace and employment conditions admits underpaying staff [Australia] Gov't department overseeing workplace and employment conditions admits underpaying staff

An internal query brought the matter to the attention of the federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. 
31 Oct 2023
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