MIGRATION STRATEGY RELEASE

The Government’s Migration Strategy was released on 11 December 2023 and outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system

Scam Awarenes week, is empowering consumers to ask… Who’s really there?

Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank held their 2023 AGM announcing a record return to both shareholders and the greater Sarina and Mackay district community.

The unique business model of Community Bank Sarina focusses on profit for purpose, which underpins all their community investment.

"Now more than ever, we need to support and champion our small businesses and celebrate the innovation, diversity, and resilience of the sector."

Dominique Lamb – Small Business Commissioner

The special resolution passed at the AGM in 2023 to extend the term of the management team to two years really enabled the committee to continue its vision to “To build and sustain a thriving business community through strong leadership.”

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (‘Bill’) has now passed both Houses, and is, at the time of writing this IR Alert, awaiting Royal Assent.

The Bill amends several Acts, including the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’).

E Scooters arrive in Mackay!

Fifth Lane has been named the Best Street Art Laneway in Australia

Metro CBDs around the country are suffering after so many Covid lockdown as workers prefer their work-from-home arrangements but businesses in one regional city say foot traffic is returning to pre-Covid levels.

We want to know what we can do to help. Take our COVID Impact Survey now!

Businesses are confronting an Omicron storm of staff shortages and declining foot-traffic. Business leaders say there’s a way to help out – here’s how.

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

Support if you can't earn an income because you or someone you’re caring for has to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19.