Tag: Business regulation
China threatens to block Google
Chinese authorities have launched a fresh campaign to get rid of what they say is unhealthy, vulgar and pornographic content on the internet.[MORE]
Reef report justifies regulating farming, minister says
The Qld Govt says new Great Barrier Reef research justifies plans to regulate farming practices.[MORE]
New liquor laws draconian, Qld Hotel Assn says
The Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) says new liquor laws that came into effect yesterday have created more red tape for businesses.[MORE]
Commission moves to end Gold Coast water restrictions
Water restrictions will be suspended on the Gold Coast as the Hinze Dam overflows after recent rain.[MORE]
Tougher times predicted for Qld tourism industry
Queensland tourism leaders predict some regional operators will fail and jobs will be lost if Australia suffers its biggest drop in overseas visitors in 20 years.[MORE]
Premier defends SA business tax level
The SA Premier defends business tax levels in light of a report comparing the states.[MORE]
ASIC to probe troubled Storm Financial
The corporate watchdog has launched an investigation into Queensland-based company Storm Financial.[MORE]
Govt faces new lawsuit over Pan collapse
The Federal Government is facing a second multi-million dollar lawsuit over the 2003 collapse of Pan Pharmaceuticals.[MORE]
Business demands planning overhaul
Tasmania's business community says it's time the state's planning system was overhauled.[MORE]
Telstra's regulation gains overturned
Telstra has been dealt a blow, with a decision to relax the regulation of some of its services being overturned.[MORE]
Singapore Airlines to defend ACCC price fixing claim
Singapore Airlines says it will defend allegations it engaged in an international price fixing cartel.[MORE]
RBA assistant governors to switch jobs
Changes are afoot at the top at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).[MORE]
New Qld rules to stop seafood sales rip-offs
New rules have been introduced in Queensland ahead of Christmas to regulate the sale of frozen seafood.[MORE]
Bligh backs carbon target package
Qld Premier Anna Bligh says the Fed Govt's carbon target of 5 per cent is credible.[MORE]
Parents warned as unsafe toys banned
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading has banned 34 toys from sale this Christmas due to safety concerns.[MORE]
Snowdon welcomes Alice consultancy centre
Warren Snowdon says a $10 million centre opening in Alice Springs will provide much-needed support to remote businesses.[MORE]
Report shows regulators have 'room for improvement'
Australia's regulatory authorities have been given a mixed report card on enforcing protection for consumers.[MORE]
Poor approval systems 'leaking billions in resources'
A report by the Productivity Commission shows that billions of dollars are being lost at the hands of poor approval systems within the resources industry.[MORE]
Approval process for oil and gas projects 'overlapping, complex'
The Productivity Commission says an excessive approval process for oil and gas projects is stripping the Australian economy of billions of dollars.[MORE]
APRA to examine Govt incentive payments
Incentive payments will be the focus of Australia's financial regulator as it examines executive salary packages.[MORE]
Qld property slump forces sales staff to quit
The REIQ says hundreds of sales staff are leaving the industry as the property market slows across Qld.[MORE]
Tighten up Do Not Call Register: report
The Do Not Call Register needs to be improved, a telemarketing expert says.[MORE]
Don't be too quick to over-regulate
The present global financial situation has seen a plethora of calls for greater government involvement in the functioning of economies.[MORE]
Shops open for Sunday trading over Christmas
Perth shops are experiencing more flexible trading hours in the lead-up to Christmas than ever before.[MORE]
Pet shop code will eventually be mandatory: vet group
The head of the Australian Veterinary Association in Queensland says she expects that a new code of practice for the state's pet shops will eventually become mandatory.[MORE]
