A case brought before the Fair Work Commission has highlighted the importance of gathering evidence, documentation and adopting of Fair Work processes during performance reviews.

The COVID-19 global pandemic may prove to be the greatest test of personal and professional resilience our generation will face, and for many, the challenge is far from over.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought millions to a standstill, Yarra Trams’ Chief Executive has kept Melbourne moving, and explains why this crisis is “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for Melbourne.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg MP has announced proposed changes to Australia’s insolvency laws that will allow small businesses to dig their way out of debt rather than calling in administrators.

Roll on Sunday! I’m sure you are looking forward to Premier Andrews making what is expected to be a positive announcement on our roadmap to reopening on Sunday.

As the number of new daily cases of COVID-19 steadily declines in Victoria, and the road to restarting comes into view, now is the time for business to prepare for the new ‘COVID normal’ before getting back to work.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has given the green light for Metropolitan Melbourne to begin its journey out of lockdown, announcing the city’s move to ‘Step Two’, along with the reopening of some businesses.

The operator of the Dreamworld theme park has been handed an Australian record-high workplace health and safety fine of $3.6 million, after its “frighteningly unsophisticated” safety systems resulted in the deaths of four patrons in October 2016.

Changes under the Retail Leases Amendment Act 2020 that amend the Retail Leases Act 2003, will make it easier for smaller businesses to understand their obligations, improve the information they receive to facilitate more informed decisions on retail leases, clarify the timeframe for return of security deposits and introduce a new cooling off period. The following provides a summary of the changes.

With the Federal Government set to unveil the 2020-21 Federal Budget on 6 October, businesses wait with bated breath as to what the future will look like for Australia’s economy.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the events industry to a standstill, Melbourne Convention Bureau CEO Julia Swanson explains what is needed to put Melbourne back on center-stage.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has unveiled the 2020-21 Federal Budget and revealed the government’s strategy to rebuild Australia’s economy out of recession.

Doing business in China offers the greatest chance of success for many Australian businesses but there can be risks for the unwary. Read this before your business engages with the Eastern giant.

I hope the past week of Federal Budget announcements and low COVID-19 case numbers has you looking forward to the near future when business doors can swing open again.

The Environment Protection Authority of Victoria (EPA) have published new guidance materials to support Victorian businesses prevent harm to workers and the environment from pollution and waste.

Despite having a history of serious misconduct in the workplace, a former worker has succeeded in his unfair dismissal claim due to the business’ failure to follow a fair termination process following a heated argument.