Australia is spending millions trying to get women into STEM… but we have no idea if it’s working
We’re spending millions on initiatives, but we don't know if they're having a positive impact because most programs are not properly tested or evaluated.
Small businesses offered new $10,000 government grant to rebuild after the bushfires
Small businesses that have experienced a substantial drop in revenue as a result of the bushfires will soon be able to access a new $10,000 grant from the federal government.
‘It’s only fair’: TV host Scott Cam defends six-figure government gig spruiking trades
TV tradie Scott Cam has defended the amount he is being paid as Australia’s careers ambassador.
Help with wages, business loans and support for agriculture: Here’s what SME owners want from the government’s stimulus package
On Friday, SmartCompany asked its readers what the government’s stimulus package should look like. Here's what they had to say.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants to replace handshakes with back-pats — but should we just ditch awkward greetings altogether?
We should stop shaking hands for the time being in order to help slow the spread of coronavirus, says NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.
More than 700 applications, 147 approved: Bushfire-affected businesses left waiting for government grants
Hundreds of small businesses in bushfire-affected communities are still waiting to find out if their applications for government grants will be successful.
One dollar from government, five dollars from business: Angus Taylor’s technology roadmap places financial burden on entrepreneurs
The government wants the private sector to put in four or five times as much as it invests in R&D of particular technologies to reduce emissions.
The government’s small business bushfire relief package is not nearly enough
What small business really needs from parliament is a plan to tackle climate change today. Not tomorrow, not in 10 years, today.
Wrong turns galore: How government policy doomed Australian car manufacturing
The only surprise about the termination of the Holden brand in Australia was that it caused surprise. It was the final nail in an already empty coffin.
“An absolute shocker”: AA Bill debated, but there’s still no amendments in sight
Australia’s ever-controversial encryption legislation has been debated in the Senate this week, but we’re seemingly still no closer to any resolution on the AA Bill.
Why should Australia embrace electric vehicles? And why don’t we?
A total of 6,718 electric vehicles were sold in Australia in 2019. That’s three times as many as in 2018, but it’s still small beer.
Morrison unveils $50,000 grants for bushfire-hit SMEs as “useless” loans come under fire
Bushfire-hit SMEs will be eligible for thousands of dollars in Commonwealth support under an assistance package announced today — but not everyone is happy.
