Federal government pledges to crackdown on workplace sexual harassment, backing all 55 recommendations in the Respect@Work report
The federal government has pledged to overhaul workplace sexual harassment law, backing all 55 recommendations in the Respect@Work report.
Labor’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund aims to promote manufacturing in Australia’s post-pandemic economy
The $15 billion would be provided through a combination of loans, equity, co-investment and guarantees, with the fund aimed at helping build new industries and boosting existing ones.
Seven things you need to know about new Small Business Minister Stuart Robert
New Small Business Minister Stuart Robert has an MBA and worked in consulting before entering politics.
“Deeply disappointing”: Aussie startup leaders respond to Christian Porter’s appointment as minister for science and tech
Australian tech leaders are largely unimpressed with the appointment of Christian Porter as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
Morrison’s new “women’s network”: What is it, who is involved, and will it help anything?
Morrison wants to make his “women’s problems” – to the extent they can be addressed at a policy level – a whole-of-government challenge.
Cabinet reshuffle: New ministers for small business and tech portfolios
Stuart Robert takes over as Minister for Small Business, while Christian Porter will be Minister for Industry, Science and Tech.
Go deeper: How SMEs can strategically read the federal budget
Just one hidden insight used well could give you a competitive edge over the rest.
Tasmania to go to the polls in May
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has called an election for May 1, in what will be the first time he has faced the voters.
Australian exports could be subject to carbon tariffs under European Union proposal
The European Union approved the carbon tariffs idea in principle on March 10, but any determination from the World Trade Organisation is still uncertain.
Government’s private tender process puts small businesses in harm’s way, says Senator Jacqui Lambie
Senator Jacqui Lambie says a government contract could keep a small business going, and missing out on that contract might be the difference between staying open or closing their doors.
Morrison flags cabinet reshuffle with Michaelia Cash well placed to replace Christian Porter as Attorney-General
Scott Morrison says he is seeking advice about the future of Christian Porter’s role, opening the possibility for a cabinet reshuffle that could put Michaelia Cash’s small business portfolio into question.
Peter Strong commends Graeme Watson’s calls for a “new approach” to enterprise bargaining
Small business advocate Peter Strong says the failure of the government to overhaul industrial relations law shows the “system is broken”.