Supporting Tasmanian businesses to go electric
Tasmania’s emissions profile continues to be the envy of the nation and the world, and this Government is committed to leading Australia’s transition to a low emissions economy, which will help strengthen our State’s future.
To encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and reduce the State’s reliance on imported fossil fuels, the Tasmanian Liberal Government is waiving stamp duty on new and used electric vehicles for two years.
Work Health Safety Act set for review
Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace
The Palaszczuk Government today announced that a five-yearly review of the Work Health Safety Act will begin next week.
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said robust health and safety laws are critical to ensuring workers are protected, and that those in control of workplaces are held to account if the law is not followed.
Unemployment rate falls to 3.4%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.4 per cent in July 2022, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Bjorn Jarvis, head of labour statistics at the ABS, said: “With employment falling by 41,000 people and the number of unemployed people also decreasing by 20,000, the unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points, to 3.4 per cent.”
Increase to penalties for breaches of competition and consumer law
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to protect Australian households and help ease the cost of living by increasing penalties for breaches of competition and consumer law. Competition is key to driving down prices on everything from petrol to a packet of chips. But it’s hard for small businesses to compete if larger companies use sneaky tactics to try to dominate the market.
Coping with inflation: Tips for your business
If you’re one of the many small business owners across WA facing rising costs, uncertain economic conditions and the impact of inflation, you’re not alone. While you can’t control these factors, you can take action to help put your business in the strongest position possible.
New laws streamline and simplify Queensland retail trading hours
Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace
Queensland’s retail trading hours have been further streamlined and simplified through new laws passed by Parliament today.
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said the laws mean all recommendations made following an inquiry earlier this year will now be implemented.
