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Live: ASX to open lower as oil and iron ore prices slump

The local share market is likely to start its day lower after a sharp fall in oil and iron ore prices, and a mixed performance on Wall Street.ASX futures are po

Millions of Australians facing financial difficulty, according to ASIC survey

In short: Millions of Australians are struggling to meet debt repayments due to the rising cost of living.An ASIC survey has found Australians facing financial

Wage theft is ‘part of Australia’s work culture’, legal groups say. Now workers are fighting back

In short: Legal firms have seen a sharp rise in calls for assistance over wage theft claims.The Fair Work Ombudsman answered 330,000 enquiries related to underp

ASX warned its race, sexuality push on boards is misguided

Under the listing rules, companies are required to disclose when they fail to conform with the principles and give reasons why, under a framework designed to en

Greek Australian business leaders join 2024 Vinnies CEO Sleepout

As the continued impact of the housing and homelessness crisis is felt across the country, the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout is calling on leaders from across in

‘National interest’ behind treasurer’s orders to block Yuxiao Fund from Australian rare earth investments

In short: Jim Chalmers has ordered five international companies linked to China to divest their shares in an Australian heavy rare earths project.It comes after

2.6 million workers to benefit from 3.75pc increase to minimum wage next month

In short: The Fair Work Commission has increased both the minimum and award wages by 3.75 per cent.The decision means the national minimum wage will be $24.10 p

Lovisa loses ground after poaching Smiggle boss as new CEO

Long-time Smiggle boss John Cheston is jumping ship from Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments stable to join Brett Blundy’s global jewelry chain Lovisa Holding

EY calls for clarity on AI for Australian business leaders

SYDNEY, 3 JUNE 2024 – Ernst & Young, Australia (EY) Regional Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for Oceania, Katherine Boiciuc, is asking the Au

Bluey’s Ludo Studio among world’s most influential companies

Brisbane company Ludo Studio, the producer of the global children’s cartoon series Bluey, has been named among the world’s most influential companies for 20

Iondrive raises $2m to advance battery recycling technology

Battery recycling technology company Iondrive (ASX: ION) has raised $2 million to advance its new technology offering a more sustainable solution to recycling l

Are the big four accounting firms about to get a visit from the tax man?

After a year of scandals, bad publicity and a carousel of parliamentary inquiries shining a light on the shadowy world of the big four global accounting firms,