Small business says Albanese government must prioritise fixing skills shortages and supply chain problems
Members of the small business community say they stand ready to work with the incoming Labor government to find solutions to Australia's skills crisis and ongoing supply chain disruptions.
COSBOA election comparison gives Coalition the edge on energy and mental health, but supports Labor on merchant fees
The peak body for small businesses associations has ranked the major parties on 12 issues it considers vital to the small business sector.
Peter Strong: Workplace relations is finally on the agenda this election. So what are the major parties promising?
We are seeing the first real focus during an election on workplace relations since the ill thought-out Work Choices campaign helped force the Coalition out of government in 2007.
Election 2022: What does the recent history of small business ministers and shadow ministers tell us?
This is the first instalment of a four-part series in which Neil Slonim, an independent SME finance advocate, takes a closer look at which of the major parties are better for small business.
Australia’s paid parental leave scheme is outdated. It’s time for bold ideas
Australia's current 18-week scheme has barely changed since its introduction 12 years ago, and it remains ones of the least generous across OECD countries.
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.
More cash and no more lockdowns: Key election demands from SMEs revealed
More cash from the government and no more lockdowns were among the top demands from more than 500 SMEs, who also think Labor is going to win the election, a new survey reveals.
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.
