Why Labor’s $392 million Industry Growth Program sounds familiar
Industry Minister Ed Husic has announced a new grant program for SMEs called the Industry Growth Program. But it sounds very familiar.
New government report reveals fears that Australia will fall behind on AI
The Australian government has released two papers regarding AI in Australia, including dangers of us falling behind.
Wellbeing, the environment and jobs: Five spoilers for the 2022-23 budget
CPA Australia's Gavan Ord details five spoilers he's expecting to see on budget night.
Paid parental leave changes welcomed, but more needed to close gender pay gap
The Albanese government has announced an additional six weeks will be added to Australia’s current Paid Parental Leave scheme, giving parents a total of six months of total leave payable.
ACCC to lead year-long Albanese government inquiry into the increasing cost of childcare
Next month’s budget will include $10.8 million to fund the inquiry, with government sources emphasising the probe would be very rigorous and operators would be put on the spot to explain high fees.
The problem with Labor’s electric vehicle tax cut, and what it could do to better incentivise EV purchases
The Albanese government has introduced tax cuts to electric vehicles in its first sitting week, but this won’t help most Australians afford one.
Labor’s new ministry signals a cultural change in parliament, but can the government deliver?
After 10 years of Liberal leadership, the Australian people have signalled they are ready for a cultural change.
What the Albanese government can do to end wage ‘theft’
"The complexity of the awards that outline minimum pay rates and conditions of employment result in many employers unknowingly underpaying their workers," writes Pitcher Partners' Sudha Viswanathan.
John Durie: Economic challenges remain, but Albanese’s new government could make life simpler for small business
As dramatic as election night proved to be, the reality facing business today starts with an economy tipped to slow by 50%, rising interest rates and continued chronic skill shortages.
