Election 2022: A closer look at Morrison’s promise of no new taxes for small business
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged no new taxes for small businesses ahead of the May election in a press release laden with eyebrow-raising claims.
John Durie: Small business wants action on labour shortages and high bank fees, but the government has done nothing but talk
The government comes to the election having supported action on least cost routing in principle last September but having done nothing about it.
Election 2022: Morrison promises more than $100 million to fix mobile blackspots and connectivity issues in urban fringes
Scott Morrison announced the funding on Thursday morning, declaring his government was committed to improving the lives of people in outer urban and urban fringe areas.
Peter Strong: Worker shortages are hurting Aussie businesses, but politicians aren’t talking about it this election
In this election the one message from small business that seems to be missing from all sides is the shortage of workers.
Election 2022: Why Peter Strong says this election will be won and lost on the economy
In the first edition of his weekly column running throughout the campaign, Peter Strong examines what the election means for the self-employed and their businesses.
Here’s what you should do if Morrison or Albanese turn up at your business
Businesses should think very carefully before welcoming politicians during an election campaign, according to the experts.
It’s on: Australia will head to the polls for a May 21 election, and the major parties are bargaining for the small business vote
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the date of the 2022 federal election, marking May 21 as the day Australia goes to the polls.
Labor pledges to cut invoicing delays, minimise merchant fees, and slash red tape in its small business election platform
Labor has made its election pitch to the small business community, promising to cap invoice payment times at 30 days, champion lower merchant service fees, standardise disaster support, and slash red tape at tax time.
Major parties urged to make digital a priority, as Aussie small businesses fall behind
Australian small businesses are significantly less likely to be earning revenue online or offering digital payment options, compared to their Asia-Pacific counterparts, according to research from CPA Australia.
