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wage theft has become a culturally accepted part of business

Written by Sarah Kaine, Associate Professor UTS Centre for Business and Social Innovation, University of Technology Sydney

Australia's Fairwork Ombudsman found wage theft in 45% of its audits In food services. www.shutterstock.com

Many Australians are shocked by celebrity chef George Calombaris being caught for underpaying employees A$7.8 million. It didn’t help, of course, that the television personality was also reported to be seeking a huge pay rise for...

Coles accused of ‘utterly misleading’ discounts as major court case kicks off
Coles has appeared before the Federal Court in Melbourne, as hearings for a high-stakes case launched against the supermarket…
The Missing Link credited by Microsoft for discovery of high-severity Power BI vulnerability (CVE-2026-21229)
The Missing Link today announced that Microsoft has credited the company’s Application Security Manager, Jack Misiura, for …
Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices: study
Arlington Research/Unsplash, CC BYSince the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organisations don&rs…
Retail Property Australia confirms inaugural President and Vice Presidents
Retail Property Australia has confirmed its inaugural leadership, appointing Kylie O’Connor, CEO Investment Management at S…
AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work
Roberto Carlos Blanc Angulo/PexelsIn recent weeks, a range of large “software-as-a-service” companies, including …
As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices
A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all cou…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Why plastic bag bans triggered such a huge reaction
Woolworths’[1] and Coles’[2] bans on plastic bags have been applauded by environmental groups[3], but were reportedly met[4] with abuse and assault and claims of profiteering. Even comedians saw value in…
Australians need good financial advice more than ever to pay for soaring interest rates. Here's how to get it
ShutterstockHundreds of thousands of us who took out fixed-rate mortgages in 2020 and 2021 are about to be hit with massive increases in payments. After nine successive interest rate increases…
Older women often rent in poverty – shared home equity could help some escape
SHVETS/Pexels, CC BYMany older Australian women face insecure futures. Those who are single, divorced or widowed are much more likely to suffer poverty, housing stress and homelessness.Our new Grattan Institute…

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Australia’s small businesses are powering ahead with optimism, resilience and discipline, however, mounting pressures on costs, wellbeing and cons...

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

financial accountability to how they run cloud and AI, according to leading Australian systems integrator, Brennan. Based on customer insights...

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

UNSW Launches Global Innovation Foundry to Scale 100 Australian Startups Internationally New initiative provides startups and spinouts with direc...

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian businesses have increased their focus on payroll compliance, but confidence in pay accu...

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

wage theft has become a culturally accepted part of business

Coles accused of ‘utterly misleading’ discounts as major court case kicks off

The Missing Link credited by Microsoft for discovery of high-severity Power BI vulnerability (CVE-2026-21229)

Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices: study

Retail Property Australia confirms inaugural President and Vice Presidents

AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work

As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Why plastic bag bans triggered such a huge reaction

Australians need good financial advice more than ever to pay for soaring interest rates. Here's how to get it

Older women often rent in poverty – shared home equity could help some escape

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security