Regulation

Regulation

Building approvals slide further in November as housing values plummet

The sharp decrease is a sign that the Reserve Bank’s interest rate rises are starting to impact the economy.

11 January 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

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Productivity Commission review part of revitalising economy: Treasurer

The government says the body will maintain its role as a crucial source of independent advice.

05 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Foreign investors face greater punishment for breaches

The increased fines will provide an additional $2.3 million in revenue and ensure the housing market works as...

04 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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How to avoid the costly pitfall of payroll errors

With myriad awards and entitlements, calculating wages is complex and mistakes can add up to millions in backpay and...

03 January 2023 • By Phil Bernie

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Quality of advice review reforms ‘could take years’

QAR proposals to abolish much of the mandatory paperwork were welcomed but real change remains a long way off, says...

22 December 2022 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic

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FWO fines two restaurants $33k for underpaying staff

Two Melbourne eateries short-changed workers on minimum wages, overtime and penalty rates.

22 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Healthcare company forced to back pay staff $7.3m

More than 8,500 employees were underpaid for seven years, says the FWO.

20 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Melbourne identity fraudster jailed for stealing $3.3m

Personal details from the dark web were used to set up bank accounts that siphoned money from the unwitting victims.

20 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne