Primary Producers, Small Business operators and millions of Australian consumers are the big winners this week with the passage of legislation this week to establish the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer … [Read more...]
Woollies Low Pay – A Race to the Bottom
Bob’s got a Christmas Bee in his KAP bonnet. The Federal Member for Kennedy and KAP Leader, Bob Katter is in disbelief and disappointment he says, following receiving the news that a massive wages deal has been struck between Woolworths and conservative union SDA (Shop, Distributive & Allied … [Read more...]
Eligibility for Upskilling
The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA), facilitated by Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF), has been successful in lobbying the State Government to change the eligibility criteria for farm employees wanting to upskill through the Farm Business Management course. The decision by the … [Read more...]
Corporate Banks Belt Small Business and Farmers
Stern criticism this week for our big banks from Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud who is demanding that the big banks “come clean” and explain why small business and producers aren’t able to access the same deposit interest as households. “It’s clear to me banks are playing an active … [Read more...]
MP’s Radar Zeros in on Rail Subsidies
The state government had an obligation to continue the general freight subsidy to ensure western regions continued to have a service and Gregory MP, Lachlan Millar is pulling no punches in ensuring those subsides remain in place. “They can’t walk away from that. It’s not a luxury, it’s a … [Read more...]
Financial Literacy Across the Beef Industry
A new financial literacy tool specifically designed for Australian agriculture and developed by Longreach-based Agrihive will be launched nationwide this week. “Farmecco”, the tool, which Cattle Council Chief Executive Officer, Duncan Bremner, says has the potential to transform how Australian … [Read more...]
“Considered Approach” Needed
The Sheep Meat Council of Australia and the Cattle Council of Australia is calling on the Federal Government for a more considered approach to its proposal to abolish the 457-visa program to mitigate the potentially detrimental flow-on effects to Australia’s red meat industry. Cattle Council of … [Read more...]
“Go Local” to help fellow Queenslanders recover from Debbie
Another State Government advertising campaign swings into action today- this one aims to encourage us to help businesses and industries impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie by seeking goods and services from local traders and suppliers. Premier Palaszczuk says she wants Queenslanders to join … [Read more...]
Getting South West Queenslanders Back to Work
The State Government is calling for more business to put up their hand for participation in its $100 million Back to Work regional jobs program. Employment Minister Grace Grace says 116 South West Queensland jobseekers are now back in employment thanks to the Programme giving support to 80 … [Read more...]
Making a Splash This Easter? – Then Stay Safe
We’re being reminded today that Easter can be a time when added vigilance around swimming pools is paramount. Acting Minister for Housing and Public Works Coralee O'Rourke says making sure pools are safe and supervising children are key. "The Easter long weekend is a time when many families … [Read more...]
