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Ex-United Petroleum couple hit with $40K penalties
Misleading records were a deliberate attempt to hide non-compliance.
Budget’s productivity, regulatory measures welcomed but COSBOA cautions on tax changes
Proposed tax changes may have unintended consequences for small business owners.
Harvey Norman faces Queensland courts over interest-free promotion
The retailer faces questions over its 60-month interest-free no-deposit payment method.
Red tape pressures mount as businesses push for reform
COSBOA believes the red tape burden on small business is severe.
OPSM parent Luxottica fined $19,800 for alleged Code breach
Failure to update its Franchise Disclosure Register entry has cost the business.
Junior pay rates in retail abolished; workers set for 42 per cent pay increase
The change to the award begins phasing in from December 2026.
KFC, franchisees to pay $28.8m to settle missed rest breaks lawsuit
About 90,000 KFC team members are expected to be eligible for compensation.
Three workplace law changes small businesses need to prepare for in 2026
Psychological safety is now part of the law.
Courier businesses fined $1.2m for cartel conduct
Aramex NZ fined NZ$700,000 for breaching competition law.
Harvey Norman to defend class action over discredited Latitude payment plans
The retailer said it will "defend the proceedings vigorously".