The Australian business community should lose its fuel tax credit scheme. Here’s why
Giving businesses tax credits for consuming fuel without having to pay for or reduce their carbon emissions is sharply at odds with the government’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
“Real businesses”: Government to inject nearly $300 million into arts sector after “lost decade” under Coalition
The federal government has launched its new National Cultural Policy, providing a major boost to the arts sector and a revamp of the national funding and advisory body.
Small business to benefit from government’s $3 billion power bill relief package
The federal government will provide up to $1.5 billion — to be matched by states and territories — for “targeted and temporary” relief on power bills for low and middle-income households and small businesses.
Another public holiday? The way Australia’s World Cup campaign is going, businesses shouldn’t rule it out
Bleary eyes and the odd hangover aren't the only headaches facing Australian business owners, as the unlikely success of the national men's team has sparked calls for a new public holiday.
Opinion: Labor has broken its promises to small business, so it’s time Julie Collins resigned
Collins is either a lame-duck minister or is actually working behind closed doors with other ministers and with the ACTU to make life harder for those she supposedly represents, says Peter Strong.
Wine, barley, beef and lobster exporters hope for China trade sanctions relief at Xi-Albanese meeting
Australia will focus on China's punishing trade sanctions when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets President Xi Jinping, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Flood-affected Victorian businesses eligible for recovery grants as part of $877 million recovery package
The package will support businesses, farmers and not-for-profits doing it tough across Victoria following the recent floods.
Dutton goes nuclear: Six key takeaways from the budget reply for businesses
Peter Dutton has handed down his budget, slamming Labor over its push towards renewables and its tabled industrial relations bill.
Budget 2022: KeepCup cameo drives focus on sustainability pledges, as climate advocates welcome reform
KeepCup has welcomed sustainability initiatives included in the federal budget, following the appearance of reusable coffee cups in the hands of Labor leaders.
Budget 2022: $100 million for critical minerals strategy to boost clean energy innovation
The Albanese government has announced that $50.5 million of the federal budget will be allocated to a new national critical minerals strategy to help bolster Australia's clean energy production.
NSW generates more than 30% of Australia’s GDP, but Labor has given it just 10% of the infrastructure funding
Why is Darwin getting more infrastructure funding than the whole of NSW from the federal government? Pork-barrelling.
The Prime Minister wants Optus to pay for passport replacements
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took to Parliament to state that the telco should pay for victims to obtain new passports.
