Scott Morrison announces $1.5 billion manufacturing plan with a focus on these six sectors
The federal government has announced a $1.5 billion manufacturing plan and selected six priority areas for support.
Government to finalise “pragmatic” and “realistic” workplace reforms following the federal budget
The government is poised to finalise its much-anticipated package of workplace reforms within weeks, Christian Porter says.
Small business leaders call for $5,000 viability review subsidy to be included in the budget
Small business groups are urging the federal government to include a Small Business Viability Review program in next week’s federal budget.
Brendan O’Connor: The Morrison government is dragging its heels on a plan to promote growth, create jobs and support small businesses
The Morrison government needs an overarching plan for small businesses, not just a nip and tuck here and there, says Brendan-O'Connor.
The federal budget used to be accompanied by a women’s impact statement: We need it back
COVID-19 has left women economically disadvantaged through unemployment, underemployment, lowered incomes and less secure work.
Budget 2020: $800 million for mega business registry, director ID numbers, e-invoicing and “go digital” business support
This year's budget will see $420 million allocated to creating a national business registry to cut red tape for small business operators.
“A different kind of budget”: Academics and business groups call for an economy that works for everyone, post COVID-19
As we approach an unusual budget time, a consortium of academics, business organisations and communities want an economy that works for all.
Budget 2020: Top economists say boosting JobSeeker and investing in social housing will offer best bang-for-buck
Overwhelmingly, Australia’s leading economists want the budget to boost social housing and the JobSeeker unemployment benefit.
Budget 2020: Addressing the R&D Tax Incentive debacle is the “number one priority” for startups
With the 2020 budget fast approaching, and it comes as no surprise that for Alex McCauley, the most pressing issue is the R&D Tax Incentive.
Budget 2020: SMEs demand incentives, networking support and tech support to help rebound from COVID-19
Budget time is just around the corner. Here's what small business owners are demanding to help them emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
Tax reform, wage incentives and an IR overhaul: What SMEs want from the 2020-21 budget
The 2020-21 budget is a little over a week away and small businesses are looking for extended support to get back on track after COVID-19.
