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Stage-three tax cuts: UNSW Business experts available for comment

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UNSW Business School   School of Economics   Associate Professor Mark Humphrey-Jenner, School of Economics, UNSW Business School, is available to comment. Mark can be reached on his mobile at 0412965340 or by e-mail m.humphery@unsw.edu.au. Mark mentions that the announcement is a “politically expedient backflip that fails Australians, dents Albanese’s credibility, attacks ambition, undermines productivity, … Continued

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Dowsett. ABC Radio Wide Bay Subject:  Small business disaster preparedness   David Dowsett If you think of small businesses in your community, I guess a bunch would come to mind. Small businesses all over the place. As the weather unfolds up north, there’s … Continued

Would congestion pricing work in Australia?

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As traffic continues to frustrate drivers in our major cities, governments could look to a new pricing strategy to help ease gridlock. Most commuters have endured the ordeal of being stuck in peak-hour traffic. Trapped in a seemingly endless queue of cars crawling ever so slowly towards home is a trying part of urban life … Continued

New primary school education program announced to mark the 25th anniversary of the Duyfken replica

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To mark the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Duyfken replica, the Australian National Maritime Museum has announced a new curriculum aligned education program for primary school children. The program includes online resources and onsite excursion activities, detailing the Duyfken’s historic landing at Cape Keerweer in 1606, it will be released in early February … Continued

Expert Alert: is pill testing the answer?

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Dr Thomas Norman  Research Fellow, at La Trobe University’s Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society in Bundoora.   Contact E: t.norman@latrobe.edu.au M: 0439 403 414  Alcohol and drugs researcher with experience running public health studies at music festivals and similar ephemeral drug use settings.   Topic areas:  Motivations and risks of illicit drug use at … Continued

Monash experts: Preparing teachers, parents and students for back-to-school

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Monash University experts are available to provide commentary and advice to teachers, students and parents on preparing for the new school year and the potential challenges that may await them. Associate Professor Gillian Kidman, School of Curriculum Teaching and Inclusive Education, Monash EducationContact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.edu STEM and STEAM education The … Continued

FreedomPay Launches EFTPOS Least Cost Routing on PCI P2PE Integrated Payments Platform in Australia

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Sydney, Australia, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreedomPay, a leading global provider of integrated commerce solutions, announces the successful certification and official launch of EFTPOS Least Cost Routing on its market-leading PCI P2PE integrated payments platform in Australia. This milestone achievement enhances the capabilities of FreedomPay’s platform, providing a seamless and cost-effective solution for … Continued

Exhibition shares the stories of oyster reefs across NSW

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A new exhibition developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum in collaboration with NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Bidhiinja tells the forgotten history of oyster reefs in New South Wales and the work now underway to restore these important ecosystems. Ms Daryl Karp AM, CEO and Director of the Australian National Maritime Museum said, … Continued

Stop blaming inflation: increasing restaurant surcharges this Friday are likely due to business inefficiencies

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A consumer and marketing expert says restaurants must look at improving their own business operations before penalising diners with exorbitant surcharges, a practice we expect to see this coming public holiday.  Dr Sandy Fitzgerald, Senior Lecturer, Marketing  Topics: surcharges, service, restaurants, cost of living, public holidays “It has become a standard practice that cafes and … Continued

SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO BE READY FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

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The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. Mr Billson said the overwhelming majority of small and family businesses do not have a current disaster … Continued