Optus complaints rise by 30% as Telstra customers report fewer issues According to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman's annual report, complaints about Optus rose 29.5% from 15,696 in 2021-22 to 20,323 in 2022-23.
Philanthropic foundations form impact investing fund to make “meaningful change” Several philanthropic foundations have formed an alliance focused on impact investing called the Foundation Impact Investors Group.
Experts call on the government to look at flexible four-day work weeks ahead of massive Australasian trial Pressure will be put on the government as an employer to look at flexibility measures like a four-day working week, says an economic expert.
The ACCC now has an internal taskforce to oversee Australia’s “greener economy” The competition and consumer watchdog has created an internal sustainability taskforce to help oversee the regulation of Australia's increasingly "greener economy".
ACCC flags greenwashing and scams as areas of concern in 2021 annual report review On Tuesday, the ACCC attended the standing committee for economics for a review of the commission’s 2021 annual report. Here are four key takeaways from the session.
National Skills Week: TAFE gets $900 million as government looks to build VET sector Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor says National Skills Week is an opportunity to recognise the value of the VET sector.
Google ordered to pay $60 million after ACCC takes action over consumer data collection ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the outcome sends a “strong message” to all digital platforms and businesses to not mislead consumers on how consumer data is collected and used.
NSW government unveils new ministry portfolios after Ayres’ departure Alister Henskens will take on the trade portfolio, following the resignation of Stuart Ayres.
Flexible work is a “baseline expectation”, new DEWR secretary and former Fair Work ombudsman says Incoming secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Natalie James says companies not offering flexible work arrangements risk losing people.
Grocers, farmers and distributors form alliance to advise government on food security The Food Alliance will advise the federal government on solutions to what it describes as ‘immediate food-related issues’.
Labor reveals inquiry into John Barilaro’s appointment as trade commissioner Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro was announced as senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas last week.
Victorian government allocates $1.5 million to businesses transitioning to EVs The Electric Vehicle Charging for Business Fleets program will give funds to applicants for things such as the installation of chargers for electric vehicles and the transition of its fleet to electric vehicles.
