Posts tagged "coalition"

By supporting several of the Coalition's flagship small-business policies, Labor has muted potential criticism and, in some cases, given itself an edge.

Lobbyists and unions are descending on the Fair Work Commission this week for final hearings about the annual minimum wage decision.

The Coalition says its focus on reliable new electricity generation will deliver big savings for small businesses struggling with bills.

Labor has released costings for its family trust tax, outlining its plan to crack down on misuse, although there is concern small business will be caught in the crossfire.

The Greens have proposed giving small businesses $3 billion in tax breaks tied to employee pay rises and hiring more workers.

Small business prefers Liberal over Labor, but many remain undecided just a few weeks out from polling day. Here's what owners are saying.

Australia's major political parties have adopted broad climate-change policies, and there's plenty small businesses need to know.

The government has committed $100 million in taxpayer money to a new growth fund which would seek to turbocharge high-growth-potential SMEs.

With all the announcements about tax over the past few days, from both the coalition and Labor, it’s hard to keep track. So here it goes.

Labor leader Bill Shorten has appealed to the tills of small business in his budget reply, asking them to back sensible increases in wages.

The 2019-20 federal budget is less than a week away, and as small business draws up a wishlist, we want to know what you think.

The government's PaTH internship program has come under fire again, as it was revealed one business churned through 17 interns without hiring one.