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 ... -
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 ... -
Strengthen your cybersecurity habits to stay safe this tax time
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reported more than a 300% increase in email impersonation scams in the last year. ATO impersonation scams are generally at ... -
Low-grade clay could transform the future of low-carbon concrete
Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement. This has the potential to open a new market in sustainable construction materials. ... -
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 ... -
ResiLoop unveils collection network to protect landfills from floorcoverings
ResiLoop has unveiled a collection network scheme for the construction industry to divert floorcovering waste from landfills. As flooring contractors are now registered with the scheme ... -
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, ... -
Standards Australia adopt over 35 respiratory standards
In a world-first, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand has adopted an overhaul of respiratory standards from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), two of which ...
