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Retail Boss Questions Whether $130-Billion Handout Will Be Enough

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Rob Scott, the Managing Director of Wesfarmers Group, believes that the government’s wage subsidy payment of $1500 per fortnight “only goes so far”. “Notwithstanding the generous package, there are many,…

COVID-19: Medicine Wholesalers Allowed To Cooperate To Facilitate Distribution

Elise Reid March 31, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has granted wholesalers of medicines interim authorisation to cooperate in order to facilitate the distribution of essential medication and pharmacy products during the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows the…

Bunnings Gets Greenlight To Acquire Adelaide Tools And Oaklands Mower Centre

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The ACCC has announced that it will not oppose Bunnings’ acquisition of Adelaide Tools and Oaklands Mower Centre, which sells power tools and outdoor power equipment at five stores in…

Electronics Manufacturer Foxconn Reports Third Year Of Falling Profits

Elise Reid March 31, 2020 No Comments

Hon Hai Precision Industry, more commonly known as Foxconn, reported that its net profits fell for the third consecutive year in 2019, declining by 10.7% to hit NT$115.3 billion (AUD$6.2…

Office 365 Out, Microsoft 365 In – New Subscription Aimed At Families

Elise Reid March 31, 2020 No Comments

Microsoft has begun rolling out its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family Plans subscription services, focusing its additions and upgrades on family application. For example, Microsoft 365’s Microsoft Family Safety app…

Banks Coordinate On Relief Package For Commercial Property Landlords That Do Not Evict Tenants

Elise Reid March 31, 2020 No Comments

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACCC has granted a second interim authorisation for the Australian Banking Association (ABA) and its banks to cooperate on a relief package for…

Daytime Traffic On NBN Up 70%, Mobile Networks Up 40%

Elise Reid March 30, 2020 No Comments

Advice to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased pressure on the NBN and telecom networks in non-CBD areas. The government has reported that daytime traffic increased by…

Hibernation Economy: Top-5 Smart Fridges In 2020

Elise Reid March 30, 2020 No Comments

As Australians prepare to hibernate until the COVID-19 pandemic is over, fridges and freezers have been selling out at appliance retailers across the country. We’ve gathered a list of the…

Telehealth: Tech Healthcare Products To Monitor Your Health From Home

Elise Reid March 30, 2020 No Comments

As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to flood the healthcare system, Australian consumers have been stocking up on telehealth tech products that allow you to monitor some aspects of your health…

COVID-19: Woolies Joins Coles In Asking Customers To Pack Their Own Bags

Elise Reid March 30, 2020 No Comments

Woolworths has joined Coles in asking customers to pack their own bags at the checkout in order to reduce the amount of time checkout staff have close contact with customers.…