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While there are a number of business sectors under enormous financial pressure such as retail business and the construction sector, with many of those businesses failing to survive post the pandemic, the Early Learning sector continues to thrive due to the governments subsidies and the need for early learning centres in metropolitan, rural regional areas and the growth corridors areas surrounding most capital cities. Some statistics to note Australia’s Child Care sector operates under a government supported subsidy model, with a...

When we’re out in public, recorded music surrounds us wherever we go. Sitting in waiting rooms, browsing shops, eating at restaurants, and exercising at the gym—these everyday activities would all feel pretty strange and lifeless without music. If you read the fineprint of the user agreements of many popular digital music streaming services, you’ll find that your subscription only buys their platform for ‘domestic and personal use.’ So how do artists get paid for music played in public places or businesses? If you own a busi...

The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) sunset date is 1 April 2025 which means the Code then ceases to exist and will then not be legally enforceable after 27 years in operation since its establishment in 1988. The Code provides a framework for fairness in franchising for both parties and addresses the power imbalance between franchisors and franchisees. The government appointed Dr Michael Schaper to undertake an independent review of the Code on 15 August 2023 and the report was released 8 February 2024 by the Minister for Small ...

Aussie music lovers have suffered more devastating news after BluesFest festival director, Peter Noble, announced that the legacy of BluesFest will end after its 2025 event. After 35 years of live music the festival has decided to call it quits, with many not surprised by another cancelled festival amongst the dire state of Australia’s music festival scene. A common theme we can see amongst all the cancellations is the lack of explanation for the failure of festivals, leaving Aussie music lovers and artists frustrated and disappoint...

Written by Robert Toth Recent Regulatory DevelopmentsThe childcare industry is a dynamic sector undergoing constant change and review.Three key developments over the past 12 months have been: The Fair Work Commission approving the multi-employer bargaining process for members of the relevant unions and service providers who are members of the Australian Child Care Alliance (ACA) to enter into an enterprise agreement. The Early Years Strategy announced by the federal government which sets out the government’s vision for the future o...