1 in 5 employees are trade union members - ABSIn August 2008, 1.8 million employees (19%) were trade union members in their main job according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The proportion of employees with trade union membership remained unchanged between August 2007 and August 2008.
Slipper announces $100,000 for business support servicesMember for Fisher Peter Slipper has announced a Government grant of $100,000 to support small businesses in Caloundra as they deal with the financial crisis. This grant will help provide support to help them survive as best they can through these difficult times,” Mr Slipper said.
Retailers say Fair Work means fewer jobs and fewer shopsIn a press release today, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the Rudd Government’s proposed new industrial relations laws would force over 65 percent of small retailers to decrease employment levels and many to close their doors*.
Maleny Commerce Special Event - Online Marketing BasicsMaleny Commerce warmly invites members and all Maleny business owners to join us for a special event. Online Marketing Basics - Learn about low cost and free online marketing strategies
Hinterland Connects - Applications Close Friday 13This is the first in the series of regional networking events for 2009, and an occasion not to be missed for all Hinterland businesses to meet, network and open up new business opportunities.
New shopping centre given the go aheadAn application for a shopping centre in the heart of Palmwoods has recently been given council’s approval. The centre will be located on Main Street, between Church St and Hill St and has a gross floor area of 4,280sqm, comprising a medium sized supermarket tenancy and a number of specialty stores.
Inbound tourism to fall in 2009A new report issued today by the Tourism Forecasting Committee (TFC) indicates that the value of inbound tourism is forecast to fall 3.6% to $24 billion in 2009, reflecting the large falls in the rate of economic growth in many of Australia’s leading inbound markets.