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Cyber threats pose a constant and increasing concern for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) reported a 12% increase in calls to the Cyber security Hotline (1300 CYBER1) in 2023-24, highlighting the urgent need for...

Fewer than half of Australian workers said their employers would put worker wellbeing above short-term business gains. How does worker wellbeing factor into your SME? Perhaps, like an increasing number of workplaces in 2024, you’ve implemented programs to boost...

Construction workers are no strangers to long hours and tight deadlines. Researchers from the University of Technology have crunched the numbers: Four in 10 workers exceed a five-day workweek More than a quarter clock 55+ hours weekly, and A staggering 37% are ‘on...

Australian small-to-medium-sized businesses are increasingly seeking tailored industrial relations (IR) advice. According to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), there’s been a significant jump in custom IR advice requests. Its Employer Advisory Service (EAS) handled...

A recent incident involving a plumber in Victoria has highlighted the issue of apprentice hazing or bastardisation. A plumber was fined $20,000 in October after being found guilty of driving with a 19-year-old apprentice locked inside a toolbox on the tray of a ute...

NSW is looking to make latent defects insurance (LDI) compulsory for high-rise residential buildings by 2028. This transformative move has been described as a “game changer” by insurance law firm Wotton + Kearney. Read on to find out more about latent defects...

Flexi-hoses in homes or commercial properties built in the past 30 years could be a ticking time bomb. How can you know if your property is at risk? This article explains what they are, the damage they can cause and preventative measures. What are flexi-hoses?...

Flooding is a major and worsening risk for many Australian property owners. Recent findings from Monash University reveal that 370,000 homes and 120,000 commercial properties face a 1% annual risk of flooding. That translates to a significant number of properties...

In an era where cyberattacks can bring even the biggest companies to their knees, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is upping its game. For SMEs, this crackdown means directors and executives can no longer afford to take a back seat on...

The Federal Government has put its planned ban on ransom payments to hackers in the ‘too-hard basket’. But what they’re doing instead should make even your small-to-medium-sized business take notice. New proposed legislation could affect businesses across...