Budget 2021: Depreciation allowances for intangible assets will be a boost to startups and SMEs
Allowing for depreciation on intangible assets acknowledges the importance of tech and tech investment in the post-COVID-19 economy, and it’s something small businesses have long been crying out for.
Australia’s budget is more about values than it is about money. Here’s what to look for
Australian budgets aren’t really about money. Instead the budget has become a statement of the government’s values, because it puts numbers on those values.
Further insolvency reforms on the table, but government warned against “piecemeal” approach
The federal government plans to consult on further insolvency reforms, but the industry has warned against more “piecemeal” changes that could create even more complexity for business owners.
Morrison government to splash small brewers and distillers with $225 million in excise tax relief
Small brewers and distillers are set to benefit from $225 million in excise tax relief from July, under new changes in the federal budget.
A quarterly cash injection? Senate committee recommends changes to R&D Tax Incentive payments
Recommendations from a senate committee on fintech and regtech could see R&D Tax Incentive payments dished out on a quarterly basis.
‘Don’t miss incentives’: How SMEs can understand the budget in one hour
As a small business owner or startup founder, you don’t have time to wade through the federal budget papers. Here are our hacks to make sense of it, quickly.
“Unlikely to benefit”: Extra $1.7 billion for childcare will help some families, but won’t improve affordability for most
The Australian government has announced big changes to its childcare subsidy ahead of the May 11 federal budget.
Budget 2021: Private higher education providers to get $53 million support package, as Frydenberg hints at cybersecurity focus
Private higher education providers that previously relied on international students will receive a $53 million support package in this year’s federal budget.
These three economic facts point to big spending in the federal budget, economist says
In the lead-up to the 2021 budget, three notable economic facts — about which no speculation is required — loom large.
Frydenberg says the budget will spend big to boost the economy. Here’s what SMEs want to see
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has signalled the government will not skimp on state spending or increase taxes in the upcoming federal budget.
Budget 2021: Federal government is urged to prioritise women’s economy security and safety
On Wednesday, a group of leading women and representatives of parents, workers and business came together with a joint goal of making Australia a place where all women can live and work freely and safely.
COVID-19 relief, digital transformation and training: Here’s what SMEs want from the federal budget
Small businesses are banking on the federal government unveiling support for SMEs in the budget, a new survey by Xero shows.
