Ombudsman backs Vulnerable Workers Bill
The Fair Work Ombudsman has spoken out against exploitative practices against vulnerable workers, in an address to a Senate inquiry.
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Statement from Leighton O’Brien
Press release from Leighton O’Brien 11 April 2017
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Statement from Tanknology director Noel Kennedy
A statement written by Tanknology director Noel Kennedy on the Leighton O’Brien legal action:
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Fuel tank cleaner launches legal battle
Two Australian fuel services providers will lock horns in a legal stoush over accusations of patent infringement.
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United Petroleum accused of underpaying staff
Fair Work Australia has reported “widespread” incidence of underpayment at United Petroleum outlets. A Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) Activity Report identified that 19 staff members were underpaid $12,105.09. According to the report, many of the underpaid employees were migrant workers who had minimal knowledge of their rights and entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced compliance
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New appointment at UCB
Scott Herbert has moved over to United Convenience Buyers, where he fills a variety of roles including merchandise manager and business development.
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C&I Retailing’s April/May magazine is out now!
The April/May issue of C&I Retailing is out now, with print editions of Australia’s leading Petrol and Convenience sector magazine making their way to subscribers around the nation.
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Alcohol sales for C-stores becoming a reality
An interim report on the effects of red tape on alcohol sales is expected to be tabled in parliament by the end of this week.
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Energy costs to drive up retail overheads
Coles and Woolworths complain of rising energy costs, and the attempt to outrun them.
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ACCC puts B2B contracts on notice
The ACCC has announced an increased focus on unfair business contract terms, following the introduction of business-to-business laws in November last year.
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New research on reduced-risk cigarettes
New research funded by Philip Morris suggests that the “Reduced-Risk Device” known as IQOS can reduce exposure to 15 harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke. The cigarette company’s research and development centre in Switzerland worked with the Osaki Hospital Tokyo Heart Center to investigate the effects of IQOS use on smokers, with the findings published
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Special Feature: What retailers need to know about EFTPOS – Part 2
We continue on from last week’s installment on EFTPOS surcharging, to examine the issue from the grass roots level of a small C-store, and in the view of our peak representative body.
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Hemp seeds to be approved as food in Australia
Although it wouldn’t be considered revolutionary anywhere else in the world, the legalisation of hemp seed as a food here in Australia could be a major game changer.
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