“Shot in the arm”: Coalition pushes to expand new instant asset write-off to $30,000
The Coalition is pushing to expand the new-look instant asset write-off scheme, arguing it should cover eligible assets worth up to $30,000, up from $20,000 covered by the Labor government plan.
The Stage 3 tax cuts explained: Who benefits the most, and why is the government rethinking them?
Tradies, hairdressers, nurses and politicians could miss out on a tax break if the federal government backflips on, or rethinks, the scheduled Stage 3 tax cuts, as the Treasurer flags "difficult decisions" must be made in this month's federal budget in light of a looming global recession.
Sussan Ley steps into Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business role as Opposition frontbench takes shape
Deputy Liberal Party Leader Sussan Ley has acquired the role of Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business after a Coalition shake-up.
Election 2022: Labor and the Coalition disagree on the direction of power prices, so who’s right?
Neither party has been technically incorrect about power prices, but each is focusing on the facts that suit the preferred narrative. So let’s consider the full context.
John Durie: Angus Taylor’s new carbon market changes mean big emitters can’t lose
When federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor spruiks changes to the carbon market as a windfall for farmers, you know carbon abatement isn’t high on the list of priorities.
John Durie: As the price of steel rises 10%, tradies are at the mercy of a Bluescope monopoly
In markets where there is competition, there is some check on price rises. But where there is none, it’s a free run for monopolists like Bluescope.
Will electricity prices go up when Australia’s biggest coal plant closes?
Australia's largest coal-fired power plant will close seven years earlier than expected, prompting fears of an electricity price hike — but how worried should we be?
Grants awarded to 17 SMEs to help solve ‘government challenges’ and cut red tape
The businesses are being paid by the federal government to trial tech solutions with a view to reducing bureaucratic processes described as ‘regulatory burdens’.
How bad government decisions are forcing BlueScope customers to pay more for steel
BlueScope being forced to pay duties after its own complaint shines a spotlight on the damage caused to Australian steel users by the illogical dumping protection afforded to the company.
Five key technologies the government is relying on to reduce emissions: Will they work?
The government's plan to reach net-zero by 2050 is to invest in a suite of newer, more renewable technologies. The problem is that not all of them work that well.
Government offers startups $6.5 million in grants to build regtech solutions
Startups and small-to-medium enterprises that pitch innovative regtech solutions to the government that help streamline the use of trades licenses can win up to $675,000 in grants.
Lower power bills? There’s now a grant for that – but there’s a catch
Three small businesses per electorate will be lucky enough to get federal government help with their power bills, under a new grant program launching today.
