Budget 2020: The pros and cons of Frydenberg’s superannuation reforms
The Morrison government has introduced measures that could tie members to their first superannuation fund through life.
“Woefully inadequate”: Budget 2020 has failed women entrepreneurs
In a budget that left Treasury with a $1 trillion deficit, the $240.4 million pledged to supporting women has been judged as dismal.
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.
R&D Tax Incentive backtrack welcomed, but software uncertainty remains
The rollback of proposed R&D Tax Incentive changes was a win for most. But, did the government go far enough?
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.
Budget 2020: Businesses to fully write-off all assets purchased and used before June 2022
Australian businesses will be able to write-off the full value of all new assets under a measure announced in the federal budget.
