Julia Gillard
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Twittersphere map offers start-ups glimpse of consumer insight
Researchers have created a map of the Australian “Twittersphere”, potentially offering start-ups a valuable insight into consumer behavior. Read More -
Search starts for Small Business Commissioner
The Federal Government intends to expand the Small Business Advisory Council, says the council’s deputy chair Peter Strong, to assist in its search fo... Read More -
Thomson and Slipper woes compound Labor’s struggle with business vote
The reputation of the Federal Labor Government among businesses continues to falter, new figures show, as Prime Minister Julia Gillard attempts to cut... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Finance minister Penny Wong denies government pressure on RBA to cut rates
Federal finance minister Penny Wong has denied that the Prime Minister is putting pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut rates, insisting that the Govern... Read More -
COSBOA calls for system to measure impact of regulation
Small business lobbyists have used an inaugural business forum to call for regulatory reform, including measuring the impact of regulation on small bu... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Liberals take control of COAG reforms
Liberal premiers are working to take control of the Federal-state agenda to overcome obstacles in the Gillard Government’s process, and pursue new ref... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Auto industry defends government handout
Car industry bodies have insisted that other businesses will benefit from the Federal Government’s latest handout to the ailing sector. Read More -
$9 billion overhaul for “inadequate” skills training system
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled a $9 billion package aimed at overhauling trade training and addressing skills shortages, after the current ... Read More -
Gillard rejects reports of Westfield carbon charge clause
Shopping centre giant Westfield is reportedly introducing a charge clause in lease agreements for its retailers to offset the costs of the carbon tax,... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Gillard launches Business Advisory Forum
The Gillard government has set up a formal advisory group that will analyse the amount of red tape that small businesses have to deal with. Prime ... Read More
