Sometimes survival is enough
For many Australian business owners, the past few years have moved from bleak to bleaker. We have the Reserve Bank aggressively raising interest rates to reduce the price of oil by charging people more on their home loans. We have constant punitive tax grabs designed to reduce prices by increasing how much tax people have to pay. On top of that, ever expanding regulation continues to make operating a business that much more difficult. The result? Australians are having to wor
Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Modern Workplace
Giving leaders the tools and insights to recognise psychosocial hazards early and respond in an effective, balanced way. The Evolving Workplace Workplaces today are more complex, fast paced and interconnected than ever. Organisations are now required to proactively manage not just traditional safety considerations but also psychosocial hazards; • High workloads or poor job clarity • Low support from leaders or peers • Exposure to conflict or bullying • Remote and hybrid work
Victoria’s new health and safety changes and why organisational design now matters even more than before
Victoria’s updated OHS Regulations came into effect on Monday. While all states and territories already require businesses to manage psychosocial as well as physical hazards, Victoria now goes a step further. Employers must manage psychosocial hazards through how work is organised and delivered . This shift brings organisational design firmly into focus. In this environment, design becomes not only a performance tool, but a practical compliance tool as well. What are psychoso
The shifts in procurement every SMB should be across this week
The Federal Government’s updated Commonwealth Procurement Rules come into effect this week, and they’re great news for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). The changes signal that the government wants more Australian businesses and SMBs in the supply chain and more diversity in the marketplace. If you’re an SMB selling to government already, or you’re looking at tenders for the first time, now is the moment to take stock. A new approach to small procurements The procurement th
Australia’s clean energy stall and what it tells us about reform at scale
The Clean Energy Regulator has just published figures showing not a single large scale renewable energy project reached financial close in the third quarter of 2025. Financial close (the point where a project has secured all necessary financing, approvals and contracts to begin construction) is a lead indicator of upcoming renewable energy capacity. It is now at its lowest level in nearly a decade. This is a clear signal about the state of Australia’s clean energy transition.
Behind the RBA’s steady rates: the productivity problem every business faces
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to hold interest rates steady yesterday, citing that although inflation is moderating, risks...