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In force since November 2024, the federal government’s Same Job Same Pay legislation applies predominantly in situations where labour hire workers perform the same duties as directly employed staff, ensuring they receive equivalent pay.
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In force since November 2024, the federal government’s Same Job Same Pay legislation applies predominantly in situations where labour hire workers perform the same duties as directly employed staff, ensuring they receive equivalent pay.
Australia is home to more than 25,000 hairdressing and beauty services businesses. If yours is among them, you’ll know how tough building a loyal base of customers and a protable enterprise can be.
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Leasing your property can be a great way to generate steady income, but many landlords underestimate the risks that come with it. Spotting those early makes it easier to protect both your building and your cash flow.
Australia is home to more than 46,000 real estate businesses. If yours is among them, you’ll know how tough working in and around the property industry can be.
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With spring here, it’s the perfect moment to reset your business and build momentum for the year ahead.
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Claims farming – also known as claims harvesting - is on the rise in Australia. It’s a practice that can impact any business, often without warning.
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When you transfer ownership of your business, you’re not always eliminating your exposure to risks. Liabilities tied to past operations, employee claims or professional services can persist long after the sale is finalised.
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer niche but an increasingly larger part of how businesses move, deliver, and operate. But they also raise new insurance questions—especially around lithium batteries, workplace charging, and transport risks that may not be covered by standard policies.
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Australian businesses are feeling the squeeze of rising insurance premiums, building costs, and extreme weather—but a more silent threat is growing: underinsurance.
Aussies love a backyard, so it’s no surprise landscape gardeners are thriving. A number of dierent business models operate across the sector, including sole traders and proprietary limited companies and insurance diers across these options.
When fire tore through a commercial complex in May 2024, one real estate business owner watched her world stop. But while neighbouring businesses struggled without proper coverage, Petrie Real Estate had a different story.
AI’s rise brings hidden risks. Cybercriminals are using the same technology to launch smarter scams. In Australia, 82.6% of recent phishing attempts involved AI, with phishing emails jumping 17.3% in six months.
Running a professional services business – whether you're a lawyer, accountant, engineer or consultant – comes with opportunities, but also challenges and risks.
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In Australia, it’s not simply the age of your roof that determines whether your insurance claim will be paid. What matters more is the cause of the damage—was it due to a lack of maintenance or the result of a storm?
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Running a small business involves navigating various challenges and risks. Steadfast’s Broker Technical Manager, Michael White, shares his top five tips to help small business owners avoid many of the most common insurance pitfalls.
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