The Australian National FootFall Index covering discretionary spend retailers for the week commencing October 26, 2015, has seen footfall fall on the previous week with a decrease of 2.8 percent. Year on year, footfall increased by 3.3 percent.
Year to date, footfall has increased by 2.5 percent in 2015 against 2014.
Positive steps have been taken by the Federal Government to address climate change with legislation for a 43% emissions reduction target by 2030 passing the House of Representatives.
On the 1st August, Safe Work Australia published its model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work. The Code follows a recommendation made by Marie Boland (Boland Report, 2018-2019) in the review of health and safety laws. The review of these laws found consistent views raised by those consulted
The 47th Parliament’s first sitting fortnight has seen action on multiple fronts, against the backdrop of growing economic pressures for both households and businesses.
