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Caretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard is right to reject independent MP Bob Katter’s demand to reinstate and raise tariffs, as negotiations continue to determine the fate of the next Government.
Tariffs aren’t the way to ‘move Australia forward’
September 2, 2010
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Television or social media, you make the choice
September 2, 2010By Tamara Ristevski
An estimated 29 per cent of all Australians participate in some form of regular online social media activity and are more inclined to take holidays, creating an interesting question for tourism advertisers.
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How will reforms to political donations affect business?
September 2, 2010By Andrew Lowcock
In the wake of the hung Parliament created by the deadlocked Federal Election result, a range of reforms are set to place to the system of political donations, but don’t expect businesses to be troubled by them.
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Take a holiday, it’s good for business
September 1, 2010By Andrew Lowcock
Australians’ reluctance to take leave and go for a holiday could be jeopardising some businesses’ financial futures, but some companies are implementing initiatives to make sure their employees take a break.
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Like the idea of being your own boss?
August 31, 2010By Jodie Wickham
A recent survey by Victoria University suggests making money is not the main benefit for small business owners, with people much keener on the idea of calling themselves ‘boss’.
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Employers going for growth
August 30, 2010By Andrew Lowcock
A survey of employer and employee attitudes has found both groups are optimistic about the future, but employers are still struggling to rebuild after the global financial crisis.
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Fire Services Levy reforms a step in the right direction
August 30, 2010By Wayne Kayler-Thomson
VECCI welcomes the announcement by the State Government that it will proceed with reform to the inequitable Fire Services Levy (FSL), as announced in the State Government’s response to the Bushfires Royal Commission.
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Ten easy steps to unleash creativity
August 27, 2010
Sometimes you can feel your creativity slipping away and it can be hard to regain. Creative and innovative thinking is important for any job, so follow these simple steps to find your creative side again!
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Tourism, worth every cent
August 26, 2010By Tamara Ristevski
In a couple of weeks, all Victorians are invited to get out and take part in one of the 60 plus activities taking place across the state for the first ever Victoria Tourism Week, running from 6 to 11 September.
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Workforce keener to harness grey power
August 26, 2010By Andrew Lowcock
New research by Monash University has found attitudes to older workers are changing for the better, and a lack of appropriate skills is now the main barrier to employment for over 55s.
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