Julia Gillard

$9 billion overhaul for “inadequate” skills training system

3:53PM | Monday, 19 March 2012 |  Prime Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled a $9 billion package aimed at overhauling trade training and addressing skills shortages.

Gillard rejects reports of Westfield carbon charge clause

3:41PM | Thursday, 15 March 2012 |  Shopping centre giant Westfield is reportedly introducing a charge clause in lease agreements for its retailers to offset the costs of the carbon tax, but Prime Minister Julia Gillard has rejected the claim.

THE NEWS WRAP: Gillard launches Business Advisory Forum

3:23AM | Wednesday, 7 March 2012 |  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.

Start-up lessons from the Australian Labor Party

2:53PM | Tuesday, 28 February 2012 |  Kevin Rudd’s leadership challenge and the discussion that has been generated by it provide some important lessons for start-ups. BY MICHAEL FOX.

Gillard defeats Rudd, Govt urged to switch focus to struggling SMEs

2:29AM | Monday, 27 February 2012 |  Julia Gillard has retained her position as prime minister, defeating bitter rival Kevin Rudd 71-31 in a Labor caucus vote, with business groups urging the government to return its focus to “real” issues.

Don’t get too caught up in politics

2:15PM | Friday, 24 February 2012 |  Leadership tussles may be fascinating, but don't lose sight of what's really important.

Got a Rudd vs Gillard fight brewing in your workplace? Here are five ways to stop office politics before it gets nasty

2:48PM | Friday, 24 February 2012 |  Office politics is brutal and can bring down a company completely. Here are five ways to stop it before it starts.

Business leaders hit out at “debilitating” Labor leadership battle

2:24PM | Thursday, 23 February 2012 |  Labor’s leadership battle could cripple the already-fragile state of business confidence, business groups warn, with concerns raised over how Kevin Rudd’s potential return would affect conditions.

Top 10 things that start-ups need from the prime minister

2:40PM | Thursday, 23 February 2012 |  Whether it’s Kevin or Julia that ends up in charge, it’s time for Australian start-ups to get a fair shake of the sauce bottle. Moving forwards, here is a no-spin 10 point plan to boost the numbers for Australian small business. BY OLIVER MILMAN.