Victoria warns on industry shutdowns if workplace COVID-19 transmissions continue
Workplace COVID-19 transmissions have been singled out by Premier Daniel Andrews, who says too many employees with symptoms are showing up to work.
Morrison renews COVID-19 commission, adding Roll’d boss Bao Haong to beef up SME representation
The COVID-19 commission has been renewed and will now focus on vocational training reforms, with Roll'd boss Bao Haong added to the roster of advisors.
What small business owners need to know about the coming recession
Australia's economic outlook is pretty dreary, according to Treasury. Here's what small business owners need to know about the coming recession.
Why the listed companies receiving substantial JobKeeper subsidies should come clean this reporting season
The Australian government should follow New Zealand's lead and disclose exactly which ASX companies received the COVID-19 JobKeeper subsidy.
Berejiklian: NSW will not tighten COVID-19 restrictions “at this stage” amid Melbourne outbreak
COVID-19 restrictions will not be tightened for NSW businesses for the time being, but state officials say they are watching the situation closely.
Will naming and shaming work? Small business sceptical as Payment Times Reporting Framework scrutinised in Senate
Small business advocates are sceptical the Payment Times Reporting Framework will actually do what it says on the tin and improve payment times.
Brendan O’Connor: The government must decide if it will help small businesses to be paid on time or not
A Senate Inquiry is being held into the federal government's new legislation for payment times for small businesses. But there are significant flaws in the Bill, says Labor's Brendan O'Connor.
The “last great reform”: 20 years later, has the GST delivered what the politicians promised?
The GST was meant to end the black market, lift the national savings rate and boost revenue to the states. Twenty years on, has it delivered?
Victoria’s small business minister Adem Somyurek ‘sacked’ amid branch stacking revelations
Adem Somyurek, Victoria's small business minister, has resigned from the frontbench amid allegations he spearheaded an illegal branch stacking operation.
Where has Australia relied most on JobKeeper? Treasury reveals application numbers by postcode
A postcode by postcode analysis of JobKeeper applications reveals the areas most reliant on wage subsidies as Morrison draws a line under the package.
Aussie brands flock to social media to post about Black Lives Matter, but some are missing the mark
Cotton On, Aesop, The Iconic, Lush, Camilla and Quay are some of the Australian businesses that have posted messages of support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
“A firecracker”: Lawpath launches digital witnessing tool as COVID-19 forces innovation in law
When COVID-19 forced the relaxation of requirements around legal documents, Lawpath was quick to act. But these changes have been a long time coming.
