Businesses feel 'moral obligation' to shelter unemployed foreign workers
The coronavirus pandemic has hit hospitality and accommodation businesses hard in Western Australia's far north, with many now providing beds and meals for workers they can no longer employ.
Source: Business | 4 Apr 2020 | 9:30 am(NZT)
Food delivery riders say employers not doing enough to protect them from coronavirus
Food delivery riders say they provide an "essential service" but claim not enough is being done to protect them from coronavirus, calling safety measures "pure tokenism".
Source: Business | 4 Apr 2020 | 9:12 am(NZT)
Backpackers allowed to extend stays in Australia to help farmers during coronavirus pandemic
Backpackers will be allowed to extend their stays in Australia and temporary visa holders will get early access to their superannuation under changes being unveiled by the Federal Government today.
Source: Business | 4 Apr 2020 | 2:39 am(NZT)
More extreme swings in retail expected, as grocery stockpiling lifts sales
The coronavirus crisis is already showing up in the economic data, with retail sales rising in February as people stockpiled groceries, but economists expect more significant swings in spending ahead.
Source: Business | 3 Apr 2020 | 5:20 pm(NZT)
Virgin Australia is running out of cash — and it's got less than six months to find a solution
Aviation experts are warning Virgin has just months before it faces potential collapse, but the airline's chief remains optimistic and says the prospect of a new airline entering Australia to take its place is unlikely.
Source: Business | 3 Apr 2020 | 2:46 pm(NZT)
Super chasing riskier assets
Record low bond yields are pushing superannuation funds and insurers into alternative investments.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
Agent payouts to shift stock
Agents are being offered double the normal commission to help shift apartments throughout capital cities.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
Merger windfall for Waislitz
Billionaire Alex Waislitz stands to make millions after two financial services companies agreed to merge.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
‘ALP’s NBN needs extra $10bn’
Labor’s NBN policy could require a further $10 billion in taxpayer funding, says a telecommunications analyst.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
Three in race for port sale
The auction for the Port of Melbourne has come down to a three-way race with bidders lodging indicative bids.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
