The $100 billion JobKeeper program will soon end. What support can SMEs expect in its wake?
Industries still recovering from the COVID-19 economic fallout can expect a support package to be soon announced as JobKeeper winds up.
Small business ombudsman calls for a mandatory digital marketing code amid a spike in complaints from SMEs
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling for tougher regulations for the digital marketing industry, following a rise in complaints from SMEs.
How one business got its Facebook page restored, and why its owner is rethinking her social media strategy
Businesses caught in Facebook’s news ban are rethinking their digital strategies, after media bargaining code negotiations come to a close.
Small business might be key to Australia’s recovery, but a collective effort is required
Australians believe small and medium enterprises have the potential to drive our recovery post-COVID-19, but a collective effort from government, business and consumers is needed to help them thrive.
South Australia announces timeline for single-use-plastic ban
From March 1, the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be banned throughout South Australia.
Tweaks to the news media bargaining code are a win for Facebook, Google and the government. But what was lost along the way?
After almost a year of heated discussion about the news media bargaining code, there will shortly be a new law of the land.
ACCC boss Rod Sims says extra scrutiny of the travel sector to continue in 2021
The consumer watchdog has revealed its priorities for the year with dodgy sales practices in the travel sector set to be scrutinised.
Small businesses condemn government’s hotline to dob in job seekers who refuse work
Small businesses have spoken out against the federal government’s new hotline for employers to report job seekers who refuse an offer, labelling it a “big stick approach”.
Facebook to backflip on its ban on Australian news
Facebook plans to restore all Australian news pages and allow the posting of news content in coming days, after the federal government announced amendments to the news media bargaining code.
Franchisees stand to win more rights, as Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill’s bill passes Senate
Franchisees could gain more rights under a private senator’s bill, which passed the Senate with a three-vote majority on Monday.
The treatment of Brittany Higgins shows why time’s up on old-school management
The handling of the Brittany Higgins case is typical of the old-school management style that no longer serves anyone.
Bruce Billson to replace Kate Carnell as Small Business Ombudsman
Former small business minister Bruce Billson will reportedly replace Kate Carnell as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman next month.
