Victoria’s new health and safety changes and why organisational design now matters even more than before
Victoria’s updated OHS Regulations came into effect on Monday. While all states and territories already require businesses to manage psychosocial as well as physical hazards, Victoria now goes a step further. Employers must manage psychosocial hazards through how work is organised and delivered . This shift brings organisational design firmly into focus. In this environment, design becomes not only a performance tool, but a practical compliance tool as well. What are psychoso
The shifts in procurement every SMB should be across this week
The Federal Government’s updated Commonwealth Procurement Rules come into effect this week, and they’re great news for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). The changes signal that the government wants more Australian businesses and SMBs in the supply chain and more diversity in the marketplace. If you’re an SMB selling to government already, or you’re looking at tenders for the first time, now is the moment to take stock. A new approach to small procurements The procurement th
Australia’s clean energy stall and what it tells us about reform at scale
The Clean Energy Regulator has just published figures showing not a single large scale renewable energy project reached financial close in the third quarter of 2025. Financial close (the point where a project has secured all necessary financing, approvals and contracts to begin construction) is a lead indicator of upcoming renewable energy capacity. It is now at its lowest level in nearly a decade. This is a clear signal about the state of Australia’s clean energy transition.
Behind the RBA’s steady rates: the productivity problem every business faces
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to hold interest rates steady yesterday, citing that although inflation is moderating, risks...