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Google rep denies using AI for live Senate responses, dodges market dominance claims

Tegan Jones — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:14:20 +0000

In a Senate committee on Friday, Google faced questions about its market dominance in search and AI, as well as the possible use of AI during the hearing.

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“Pile of new red tape”: Coalition pushes to disallow controversial rules for tax practitioners

David Adams — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:43:25 +0000

The Coalition will seek to reverse a set of new and highly controversial rules for tax practitioners, arguing they will impose unnecessary red tape on accountants and bookkeepers.

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Move over UGC: Why employee-generated content is key for authentic marketing campaigns

Madelene Ragno — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:16:58 +0000

While not entirely new, employee-generated content is gaining significant traction as brands recognise its potential to build authenticity and connect more deeply with their customers.

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Gumboot brand Merry People teams up with Bridge It to tackle homelessness

Eloise Keating — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:05:22 +0000

It’s possible to create commercial value for your brand while “also making the world a better place”, says Merry People founder Danielle Pearce.

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“Flame of ambition”: Ombudsman proposes Prime Minister’s awards for small business in 14-point plan

David Adams — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:49:39 +0000

Would small business awards handed down by the Prime Minister, or formal accreditation for those who pay suppliers on time, help to re-energise the SME sector? Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson believes so.

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“Conditions are extremely tough”: Senator David Pocock urges Labor to expand asset write-off to help small businesses

David Adams — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:52 +0000

Early signs point to yet another parliamentary showdown over the instant asset write-off scheme, as both Coalition senators and independent crossbencher Senator David Pocock say the small business tax break should expand beyond the government's latest proposal.

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Sick and tired of ‘challenging the status quo’? Do this instead

Bri Williams — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 02:15:29 +0000

If you want to move beyond just challenging the status quo and actually change it, behavioural science expert Bri Williams explains what you need to do.

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Tony Burke inherits home affairs, drops industrial relations portfolio in cabinet shake-up

David Adams — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:26:50 +0000

A federal cabinet reshuffle will see new faces in the employment, workplace relations, and skills and training portfolios, with Minister Tony Burke set to inherit home affairs, immigration, and cyber security responsibilities.

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How to choose the right coaches and mentors for your small business

Michael Denehey — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:58:06 +0000

Just like athletes rely on coaches to reach peak performance, your business can soar with the right coach and/or mentor by your side.

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Cabinet reshuffle: Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor resigns, opening door for new minister

David Adams — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:55:55 +0000

Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor and Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney have resigned from the ministry and will not contest the next election, kickstarting a reshuffle of the Labor government's cabinet.

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