‘Can’t sit on the sidelines’: Albanese promises direct industry support in pre-budget pledge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined a strongly interventionist role for the government to make Australia competitive in a world requiring us to “break with old orthodoxies”.
Europe is considering 30-day maximum payment times for SMEs. Here’s why Australia says no
The European Union is taking a vastly different approach to Australian lawmakers, arguing a hard 30-day time limit on invoice payments is the way to protect small businesses.
Tell us how you really Teal: Independent MPs blast Labor, Coalition on small business policies
Federal independent MPs Dai Le, Kylea Tink, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender shared their frustrations at the Council of Small Business Organisation Association national summit on Wednesday afternoon.
Small businesses take centre stage in Albanese’s pre-budget address
"As we put together next month's budget, small businesses and families will again be front and centre in our thinking," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Dutton takes the nuclear option in pitch to small businesses
It's a common refrain that small businesses are the engine room of the Australian economy, but Opposition leader Peter Dutton says nuclear power should be the engine room for small businesses.
Labor, Coalition to compete for small business hearts and minds at COSBOA summit
The federal government and the Opposition will show off their duelling visions for the small business sector at this week's COSBOA National Small Business Summit, one of the last big-name business events before the May budget outlines taxpayer support for SMEs.
Senate votes for $30,000 instant asset write-off, expanded eligibility for SMEs
The instant asset write-off scheme will cover purchases worth $30,000 and will expand to medium-sized businesses, according to amendments passed in the Senate that significantly expand a plan put forward by the Albanese government.
How Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are making small business big business in the Senate
Speaking exclusively to SmartCompany, Senator Jacqui Lambie explained her focus on small business, how she bonded with Senator David Pocock over long-shot election campaigns, and their advancement of small business issues in Parliament.
“They’re not bloody lawyers”: Lambie puts SME red tape on the hit list
Senator Jacqui Lambie says payroll tax rules and conflicting definitions of small business are on her red tape hit list, after calling on the federal government to make life easier for entrepreneurs through any hike to the minimum wage.
Minimum wage hike could force many small businesses to shutter: Opposition
Small businesses could be forced to shutter if Australians on minimum and award wages receive a pay rise, the opposition has warned.
Government to cut paid parental leave red tape with $10 million in SME support
This comes as key Senate crossbenchers Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock argue local businesses deserve compensation or carve-outs for delivering parental leave payments to employees.
Opposition underlines SME issues with new shadow ministry roles for former business owner Luke Howarth
The federal opposition has a new-look shadow ministry and an updated focus on small business issues, through the introduction of former family business operator MP Luke Howarth to shadow treasury and finance roles.
