Tasmanians to be given vouchers to spend with local tourism businesses
The Tasmanian government with spend $7.5 million on its 'Make Yourself at Home' travel vouchers program, to encourage Tasmanians to spend locally.
Andrews tight-lipped on business restrictions as mayor warns on “severe” economic impact
Victoria's stage four business restrictions are due to expire in a bit over two weeks, but government remains tight-lipped on what's next.
‘You’re looking in the wrong places, at the wrong faces’: A recap of the government’s Women’s Job Creation Forum
Kristine Scheul reflects on the virtual Women’s Job Creation Forum hosted by Minister for Women Marise Payne.
Labor to push for fines in plan to name and shame big business over payment terms
Proposed reforms to payment terms for small businesses don't go far enough and should include the spectre of financial penalties, says Labor.
JobKeeper 2.0: New turnover test for legacy businesses reducing hours
A new JobKeeper turnover test will be introduced for businesses kicked off the wage subsidy programthat still wish to reduce worker hours.
A misunderstanding of AI could see Australia adopt suffocating and unnecessary regulation
Australian regulators are in the midst of a general push towards tech regulation which threatens to seriously hobble the promise of AI.
Morrison government disregards calls for a franchising overhaul, opting for minor changes to regulations instead
The Morrison government has balked at calls for an overhaul of franchising, and will instead pursue minor changes to existing regulations.
‘Automatic recognition’: Frydenberg floats cutting border red tape for tradies
Tradespeople and others in licensed occupations could find it easier to work across state and territory borders next year.
NSW government signs deal with Social Traders to increase procurement from social enterprises
The NSW government has inked a deal with Social Traders, an organisation that provides certification to social enterprises.
Victoria extends emergency small business grants, bringing total support to almost $800 million
Victoria's emergency small business grants have been extended again, but there's still no support for sole traders.
A $5 billion-a-year spend on childcare subsidies could result in an $11 billion-a-year increase in GDP, says Grattan Institute
Making childcare cheaper would recharge the economy and see the typical Australian mother earn $150,000 more to boot.
Daniel Andrews rules out sole trader exceptions, after Jim’s Mowing boss calls for his resignation
Jim’s Mowing boss Jim Penman has called for Daniel Andrews' resignation, saying he has “thrust another knife into the economy”.
