The Australian Government is establishing a new panel of Disability Employment Service (DES) providers to help people with disability find and keep jobs. The process to establish the panel is being conducted in two stages. The first stage was a Registration of Interest process where organisations interested in delivering DES from
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Shark diving tourism is a growing industry estimated to be worth more than $25.5 million annually to Australia’s regional economy. A new report has documented the value on marine wildlife tourism, underlining a need for adequate management of shark species to ensure a sustainable dive tourism industry. A collaboration between the Australian
Read MoreAs part of the 2017-18 State Budget, Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery today announced more than $90 million would be spent over the next four years to return the delivery of several qualifications to Western Australia, upgrade vital training infrastructure and improve training affordability through the TAFE fees freeze. In
Read MoreEnsuring a robust and effective anti-dumping system is an essential part of the Australian Government’s commitment to free and fair trade. Today the Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Craig Laundy introduced the Customs Amendment (Anti-Dumping Measures) Bill 2017 into the House of Representatives. Dumping occurs when the price of goods exported to
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell AO, is recommending a unique identifier that will enable identification of rogue directors to ensure they can’t be involved in multiple instances of 'phoenixing'. Phoenixing refers to a commercial entity avoiding creditors by transferring assets before liquidating the company and emerging under
Read MoreThe Australian Government has announced a number of new measures to further support employers and seasonal workers to access the Seasonal Worker Programme. Speaking at the Pacific Islands Forum in Samoa, Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said the measures would increase both the flexibility and support within the Seasonal Worker Programme and
Read MoreASIC has released its latest report on market integrity for the period 1 January to 30 June 2017. The report covers ASIC's work to help ensure Australia’s financial markets operate fairly and efficiently. Key outcomes during the six-month period include: The report looks at ASIC’s focus on cyber resilience, sell-side research and listing
Read MoreThe Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, has released draft tax consolidation legislation and an explanatory memorandum for public consultation. These important measures restore integrity to the tax consolidation rules, making sure they are operating as intended and providing appropriate tax outcomes. They continue the work
Read MoreLifesaving upgrades of remote airstrips will be funded under the federal government program according to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester said. Officially opening round five of the Australian Government's Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme, Mr Chester said airstrips in remote areas were crucial pieces of community infrastructure. “For many communities, air
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Construction companies have been invited to a briefing to learn more about how they can get involved in METRONET. The plan will create thousands of jobs, beginning with the construction of the Thornlie and Yanchep rail extensions. The briefing will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, September
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