Apprentices are the solution to Australia’s recession, but Morrison’s $1.2 billion wage subsidy isn’t the answer
If the $1.2 billion apprentice wage subsidy is used to create digital skills, it could enable strong business revival across the board.
Government’s $4 billion JobMaker scheme referred to Senate inquiry, as tight eligibility rules emerge
The JobMaker scheme has been referred to a Senate committee for inquiry, but eligibility requirements rule out businesses claiming JobKeeper.
Budget 2020 income tax cuts: It’s time to update your payroll, ATO says
The ATO has updated its tax withholding schedules, to reflect the personal tax cuts announced in this year’s federal budget.
From agricultural levies to ghost fishing net retrieval: Here are 11 budget items for business that have flown under the radar
Now the big headline programs have been dissected, there’s an opportunity to look at some of the lesser-known items in this year’s budget.
The federal budget might offer write-offs and subsidies, but for Victoria’s recovery, the ball is in Dan Andrews’ court
The budget has left the field open for Dan Andrews to develop a recovery strategy for Victoria and targeted measures for Melbourne.
New regulations require federal government agencies to report on consultant expenditure
Mathias Cormann has approved new rules requiring federal government agencies to report on total contracts and consultant expenditure.
Budget 2020: Asset write-off, loss carry-back provisions and R&D changes pass parliament
Legislation for the new asset write-off scheme, as well as personal income tax cuts, passed through parliament without amendments on Friday.
Budget 2020: New Enterprise Incentive Scheme gets $5.7 million extension to help more aspiring and micro business owners
The federal government will spend $5.7 million over the next two years to give more aspiring and micro business owners access to the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme.
After a “tumultuous” year, Melbourne’s Naught Distillery says the federal budget will help it achieve its original vision
Naught Distillery co-founder Chris Cameron says two key incentives in this year’s federal budget will make a big difference to his business.
The budget has failed to combat the pink recession and support older women: It’s now up to business
Government stimulus and initiatives have been announced, but it is not near enough to redress the double jeopardy faced by older women.
Social housing was one mammoth missed budget opportunity — and Australia’s leading economists agree
Last night, Labor delivered its alternative budget, saying it would be investing $500 million in fast-tracking repairs to social housing.
Budget 2020: The pros and cons of Frydenberg’s superannuation reforms
The Morrison government has introduced measures that could tie members to their first superannuation fund through life.
