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Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Updates

The Little Book of Scams

The best way to protect yourself and your business against scams is through awareness and education. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has endorsed a great textbook to help keep Australians clear of scams. Read More

Tom FosterFebruary 19, 2025, 11:34 amFebruary 19, 2025

the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) by the Australian Government on 3 December 2024 marks a pivotal moment for industries grappling with workforce shortages

Accessibility, Federal government, Government, Landscape governing bodies, Landscaping industry, LIAWA, LIAWA, Updates

COSL just the start of clearing skills ‘hurdles’

The Landscape Industries Association of Western Australia (LIAWA) offered comment on the Australian Government’s announcement of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)… Read More

Tom FosterDecember 10, 2024, 9:03 amDecember 10, 2024

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Business, Compliance, Federal government, Landscaping industry, Legislation, Peak body bulletins, Upcoming Events, Updates

Free webinar

Organised by the Fair Work Ombudsman, this free webinar will help small-business owners learn what tools and resources are available to help comply with workplace obligations. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 10, 2024, 4:42 pmOctober 10, 2024

a lawn mowing robot mowing the lawn in the garden

Electronic guidance, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Landscaping innovations, Robotic, Updates

Voluntary AI Safety Standard

The Australian Government has launched the Voluntary AI Safety Standard. You can also have your say on a new proposals paper for mandating guardrails for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in high-risk settings like landscaping design and construction. Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 16, 2024, 8:31 amSeptember 16, 2024

An Australian suburb thriving in the sunset.

Business, Federal government, Grants, Landscaping industry, Updates

Thriving Suburbs Program grants

The Thriving Suburbs Program Guidelines have been released and the program is now open for applications. Further information on the application process can be found via the links below and applications can be submitted to business.gov.au. Read More

Tom FosterAugust 26, 2024, 9:59 amAugust 26, 2024

Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Updates

Electricity bill rebates for small businesses in 2024/25

Electricity bill rebates will be available to all Australian households and eligible small business electricity customers in 2024-25. Read More

Tom FosterMay 20, 2024, 8:19 amMay 20, 2024

Business, Federal government, Government, Grants, Updates

Grants to improve energy efficiency

Grants to improve energy efficiency for small- and medium-sized enterprises are available for businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment and implement other energy-efficiency activities. The program assists businesses to lower their energy use and improve their energy efficiency. It will also contribute to easing energy price fluctuations for businesses.
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Tom FosterFebruary 8, 2024, 2:45 pmFebruary 8, 2024

Federal government, Government, State government, Updates

Fire-ant site destroyed

The fire-ants site detected south of Ballina in NSW has been destroyed and is no longer a risk to the community, but movement of landscaping equipment and material is restricted. Read More

Tom FosterJanuary 23, 2024, 2:04 pmJanuary 23, 2024

Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Updates

Being sustainable

Being sustainable is about making positive changes in your business for the planet and people around you. It helps you stay resilient and meet the growing demand for products and services that do no harm. The free business.gov.au checklist guides you through some steps you can take towards sustainability. Read More

Tom FosterJanuary 19, 2024, 4:45 pmJanuary 19, 2024

Business, Federal government, Government, State government, Study, TAFE, Updates

147,400 fee-free TAFE places

147,400 fee-free TAFE places will be made available in NSW by the Albanese and Minns governments over the next three years, giving more people the opportunity to study for future jobs in areas where the economy needs them most. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 27, 2023, 7:56 amNovember 27, 2023

Federal government

The Little Book of Scams

COSL just the start of clearing skills ‘hurdles’

Free webinar

Voluntary AI Safety Standard

Thriving Suburbs Program grants

Electricity bill rebates for small businesses in 2024/25

Grants to improve energy efficiency

Fire-ant site destroyed

Being sustainable

147,400 fee-free TAFE places

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