Australia’s major banks are offering home loan deferrals of up to three months to those struggling in lockdown. Business loans are also eligible for a three-month deferral. Australian Bankers Association CEO Anna Bligh told Deborah Knight they hope they can offer people “peace of mind”. “Relief is at hand, all you need to do is […]

The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (AMIEU) is preparing to meet with the Coles board over a decision to let go of hundreds of butchers. All senior butchering staff across Australia will go, with meat to arrive prepackaged and shelved by regular fillers. AMIEU Acting Federal Secretary Matt Journeaux told Ray Hadley he’s received correspondence […]

McDonald’s Australia, AKA Macca’s, is celebrating its 50 year anniversary. The first Australian franchise opened in Yagoona in 1971, and over 1000 more restaurants have been established since. CEO Andrew Gregory told Ray Hadley more than 1.3 million Australians have worked as crew members over the decades. “What we offer for so many young people […]

Australia and the United Kingdom have struck a free trade agreement, opening up new opportunities for agricultural exports. More details will emerge when Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British counterpart Boris Johnson sign an ‘in-principle’ agreement this afternoon, after last minute talks at Downing Street. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud told Deborah Knight the agreement will […]

Small businesses in Victoria that ask customers to check in with QR codes and wear masks are being subject to scathing online reviews. Prominent media lawyer John-Paul Cashen told Deborah Knight businesses can sue for defamation. “If you post a negative review, then you’re responsible for it and the laws of defamation apply to you.” […]

The federal government is warning Australians against receiving their salary in the form of cryptocurrency, despite substantial interest from the general population.  A recent survey by the comparison website Finder found one quarter of Australians would like to receive their salary in cryptocurrency. Minister for Financial Services and the Digital Economy Jane Hume told Deborah […]