Commonwealth Games security guards underpaid
Ten security guards from the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have received more than $24,000 in unpaid wages, following a Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) audit of security providers for the event. Read more.
Korean genome co invests A$4m to take Queensland microbiome project global
Seoul-based genome specialist, Macrogen, has agreed a A$4.1 million investment in the Queensland microbiome testing and bioinformatics company, Microba Read more.
Melbourne cafes back-pay 26 workers
The operators of two Melbourne cafes have back-paid 26 employees $24,947 and will be under close scrutiny for three years after a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation. Read more.
Precision health strategy gets boost from Chinese gene sequencer
Chinese genome sequencing company, BGI Genomics (BGI), and Australian health-data expert, Pryzm Health (Pryzm) have announced a collaboration designed to bring genome-related precision health services to Australia. Read more.
Ignoring Award Rates Costs $380K
A Tokyo Sushi franchisee who thought she could give her employees a raw deal has been hit with $383,616 in penalties from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). Read more.
Queensland’s Headline Unemployment Rate Returns to 6.0% as Full-Time Job Creation Slows
Queensland’s unemployment rate notched up to 6.0% in May on a trend basis as the national benchmark was unchanged at 5.1% according to the latest data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) notes that the creation of around 6,250 jobs in Queensland was, for the second month running, predominantly in part-time positions consisting of an additional 900 full-time positions and of 5,350 part-time roles. Read more.
Business-Friendly Budget by New Lord Mayor
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) welcomes Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner’s first budget with its commitment to back local businesses with new support services as well as lower fees and charges aimed at rejuvenating suburban retail precincts. Read more.
Business Celebrates Payroll Tax Wins as Resources Boost Queensland Budget: CCIQ
Business Celebrates Payroll Tax Wins as Resources Boost Queensland Budget: CCIQ Read more.
Artisan crisp bread company breaks new ground
Founded in 2003, Ricci’s Bikkies has taken its preservative-free crisp breads all the way from local delicatessens to national retail chains. With the help of Australia’s free trade agreements, its distinctive artisan pittas are now appearing on supermarket shelves in the US and China. Read more.
Uber Australia investigation finalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has completed its investigation relating to Uber Australia Pty Ltd (Uber Australia) and its engagement of drivers. Read more.