The budget winners and losers: Experts weigh in on how it will affect SMEs
In an uncertain business landscape, many are wondering how this budget sets the roadmap for small business recovery.
Budget 2020: Asset write-off, loss carry-back provisions and R&D changes pass parliament
Legislation for the new asset write-off scheme, as well as personal income tax cuts, passed through parliament without amendments on Friday.
Budget 2020: New Enterprise Incentive Scheme gets $5.7 million extension to help more aspiring and micro business owners
The federal government will spend $5.7 million over the next two years to give more aspiring and micro business owners access to the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme.
After a “tumultuous” year, Melbourne’s Naught Distillery says the federal budget will help it achieve its original vision
Naught Distillery co-founder Chris Cameron says two key incentives in this year’s federal budget will make a big difference to his business.
Labor to make free childcare pledge after budget’s “missed opportunity” for reform
Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is expected use his budget reply speech to promise free childcare for some Australian families.
Anthony Albanese’s alternative budget will allocate $500 million to fast-track repairs to social housing
Anthony Albanese will highlight the potential of spending on social housing as a job creator in his Thursday night budget reply.
Explained: How SMEs can access the new ‘limitless’ asset write-off scheme
The government has unveiled a massive new asset write-off scheme, but how will it work in practice?
Small business reacts: A confidence-boosting budget with “clever” policy to help SMEs
The federal government’s big spending budget has won praise among small business advocates, who’ve welcomed the focus on tax incentives, wage subsidies and mental health support.
Budget 2020: Small businesses get access to free, one-on-one mental health support in $7 million funding boost
The federal government will spend $7 million on programs that support the mental health and financial wellbeing of small businesses owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The budget in seven charts: The cuts, the spends, and that big deficit
A break down of what the budget means for net debt, net migration, individual tax rates, cash balance, and past and projected GDP.
COSBOA’s Mark McKenzie: The 2020 budget creates a climate of confidence for small business
The 2020 federal budget creates a climate of confidence at a time when most small business owners are struggling with unprecedented uncertainty.
Budget 2020: Massive write-off scheme and welcomed R&D changes to give SMEs and startups a fighting chance
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2020 federal budget. Here's what it means for small businesses and startups.
