Senate votes for $30,000 instant asset write-off, expanded eligibility for SMEs
The instant asset write-off scheme will cover purchases worth $30,000 and will expand to medium-sized businesses, according to amendments passed in the Senate that significantly expand a plan put forward by the Albanese government.
Opposition underlines SME issues with new shadow ministry roles for former business owner Luke Howarth
The federal opposition has a new-look shadow ministry and an updated focus on small business issues, through the introduction of former family business operator MP Luke Howarth to shadow treasury and finance roles.
“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.
Small business voters turning on Coalition, Julie Collins says, as May budget nears
Small Business Minister Julie Collins has swung against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's claim the government treats small business owners with "suspicion", drawing links between the Liberal Party's recent by-election defeat and its recent record on small business issues.
Peter Dutton’s pitch to SMEs: Labor treats small business owners with “suspicion”
Out of government for the first time in a decade, and with its electoral grip still loosening, the Coalition has a new message for small business voters: despite the odds, the Opposition is working on its own policy playbook.
Not just sheer luck: The role of pokies in deciding NSW elections
Here is a look at the history of the relationship between gaming interests and governments of both stripes, and why, until now, both sides of the aisle have backed away from anything that would displease them.
NSW election: What Labor and the Coalition have promised to small business
Tax, red tape reduction, and boosting government procurement feature heavily in election plans presented by both the Coalition and Labor.
Why most states in Australia aren’t removing stamp duty
Nearly all economists and most politicians seem to agree stamp duty is a bad tax. But nearly all state and territory governments rely on it to keep the lights on.
“Enormous boost”: ACCC hails the outlawing of unfair contract terms, claiming major victory for small businesses
Australia's competition watchdog has welcomed new legislation outlawing unfair contract terms, a long-awaited move advocates and lawmakers say is vital to stop large companies from exploiting the small businesses which supply them with goods and services.
Labor claims Coalition left Australia’s business registry project $1 billion over budget
An unexpected billion-dollar increase to the cost of modernising Australia's business registry system will heap pressure on the new Labor government, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says, foreshadowing tough budget cuts in the months to come.
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.
Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton sends love letter to small business sector after election loss
Advocating for small businesses will allow him to show Australia his "softer" side, new Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton claimed.
