Business matters
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Standards Australia updates AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract
Standards Australia has published the revised AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract, reflecting legislative and industry changes over the past 28 years. This comprehensive contract standard ... -
Australia’s apprenticeship system at risk without an urgent reform, new report warns
Australia’s skills shortage is getting worse, with the nation’s apprenticeship and traineeship system struggling to meet the needs of employees and the broader economy. Described as ... -
Former water management operators and drainage supplies business fined $22,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $21,978 in penalties in court against the former operators of a water management and drainage supply business. An $18,315 ... -
Where to find tailored tax tips for tradies
Need a hand with your deductions this tax time? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a suite of tailored guides for (*almost) every occupation. Use them ... -
Planning to claim work-related expenses this year?
Remember, to claim a deduction for any work expense: you must have spent the money yourself and you weren’t reimbursed the expense must directly relate to ... -
AREMA calls for urgent reform on incentives for hot water heat pumps
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia (AREMA) is calling for urgent reform on incentives for hot water heat pumps. New South Wales and Victoria, ... -
PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
TAFE NSW plumbing course to address skills shortage on the South Coast
TAFE NSW has introduced a new plumbing course to introduce high school students to the plumbing trade, to address the growing skills shortage in the Eurobodalla ... -
HIA: Support for tradies and apprentices critical to housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the coalition’s budget reply proposal to provide $12,000 in financial support for small businesses and tradies taking on apprentices, ... -
MPA of NSW issue fierce condemnation of Federal Government’s budget
The Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW openly condemn the Federal Government’s decision to slash the $20,000 instant asset write-off to $1,000 for small businesses. The ...
