The Tech Council of Australia says the industry has a diversity problem and more job investment is needed
The Tech Council of Australia wants to see more investment in skilled migration and mid-career tech transitions.
Migration reform is on the way, Clare O’Neil says, as skills shortages constrain business growth
The federal government says it will overhaul Australia's migration system to better meet the needs of tomorrow's economy.
Respect@Work website provides “one-stop-shop” for businesses on how to stamp out sexual harassment
The Respect@Work Council has launched new website informing employers how best to eliminate and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.
Small Business Minister Julie Collins: The federal budget targets “long-term resilience” instead of quick-fix solutions
Speaking to SmartCompany, Collins says Labor's budget is more focused on long-term sustainability than directly alleviating today's sharp cost pressures.
Jim Chalmers’ “restraint” in the budget didn’t extend to pricey transport projects
When it comes to transport infrastructure, the budget is remarkable not for how different it is to budgets past, but how similar.
Budget 2022: “How is that going to make a dent?” and other startup reactions
Labor just handed down its first federal budget in a decade and a lot of startups aren't particularly happy.
Budget 2022: “Literally exhausted” small business community cautiously optimistic about support measures
Australia's small business sector has welcomed new federal budget measures designed to alleviate the skills crisis, but a lack of direct cost-of-living support remains a concern for the hospitality sector.
Budget 2022: Energy efficiency grants for SMEs form key plank in Labor’s green energy strategy
Small and medium enterprises looking to improve their energy efficiency will be handed $62.6 million in grant funding, thanks to a new program revealed in Tuesday’s federal budget.
Budget 2022: 10 things we know about Labor’s “wellbeing” budget and support for businesses
A lot can change in six months. Just ask Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who will on Tuesday deliver a vastly different federal budget to the economic roadmap laid out by the Coalition in March.
Budget 2022: Startup founders seeking support for women, STEM careers and tax cuts
We chatted to some Aussie startup founders to find out what they wanted to see in Labor's federal budget.
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.
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.
