1st May 2024
On 25 March 2024, the Minister for the Arts, the Hon Tony Burke MP, asked the Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts to inquire into and report on the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. The inquiry took submissions from the public and the AMA, among many industry organisation, made a submission. Continue reading
29th April 2024
On 23 August 2023, the Australian Government announced that non-compete and related clauses in employment contracts would be an area of policy considered by the Competition Review. Continue reading
15th April 2024
Skills Insight is running a project looking at ‘Demand and Supply Challenges’ in areas of training that initially look unrelated (agriculture, fisheries, forestry, seafood etc) but in fact include Piano Technology and Instrument Making and Repairing. Continue reading
12th April 2024
“New and existing subsidies and incentives designed to bolster domestic manufacturing will be brought under the umbrella of a ‘Future Made in Australia Act’, as the government seeks to boost its economic and national security credentials,” writes Phil Coorey in the Australian Financial Review. Continue reading
Media Release: The Albanese Government will ensure students who use technology to attend classes remotely can benefit from the use of copyright material in online teaching in the same way as their fellow students who attend in person. Continue reading
10th April 2024
A new category of Designated Complaints, which can be made to the ACCC by designated organisations, is part of competition legislation that passed parliament today. Continue reading
10th April 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a new policy to deal with mergers. Continue reading
