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Australians lost more than $13.8 million to text message scams in the first ninth months of 2025. Image: A_B_C/stock.adobe.com
Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Landscaping innovations, Legislation, State government, Tech, Updates

New rules for businesses sending text messages

The way businesses and organisations send branded text messages is changing. Read More
Tom FosterDecember 16, 2025, 2:07 pmDecember 16, 2025
Employees are entitled to paid family and domestic-violence leave. Image: pointstudgio
Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Legislation, Uncategorized, Updates, WHS/OH&S

Family and domestic violence leave

All employees of businesses with fewer than 15 employees (including part-time and casual employees) are entitled to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave per year. Read More
Tom FosterDecember 3, 2025, 8:57 amDecember 3, 2025
Payday Super legislation comes into effect in October, 2026. Image: pada smith/stock.adobe.com
Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Legislation, Updates

New payday Super legislation

In October, the Australian government introduced Payday Super legislation into parliament. It’s intended the legislation will take effect from July 1, 2026. This measure is not yet law. Read More
Tom FosterNovember 19, 2025, 11:39 amNovember 19, 2025
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Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, Updates

Protect your business

If you’re not prepared, unexpected events can have a serious impact on your business. Follow these steps from the Australian Government to protect your business and keep it strong, resilient and ready to handle any surprises. Read More
Tom FosterJuly 19, 2025, 11:52 amJuly 19, 2025
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Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, State government, Updates

New financial year means changes for businesses

The new financial year means businesses need to be on their toes and aware of some important changes. Changes which came into effect on July 01 may effect Read More
Tom FosterJuly 2, 2025, 11:43 amJuly 2, 2025
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Business, Federal government, Government, Landscaping industry, State government, Updates

The Australian Taxation Office moves to monthly GST reporting

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced that from April 01, 2025, it will be moving around 3500 small businesses with a history of non-payment, late or non-lodgment, or incorrect reporting, from quarterly to monthly GST reporting to improve their compliance. Read More
Tom FosterMarch 24, 2025, 8:11 amMarch 24, 2025
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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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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
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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

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