Tell us how you really Teal: Independent MPs blast Labor, Coalition on small business policies
Federal independent MPs Dai Le, Kylea Tink, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender shared their frustrations at the Council of Small Business Organisation Association national summit on Wednesday afternoon.
Small businesses take centre stage in Albanese’s pre-budget address
"As we put together next month's budget, small businesses and families will again be front and centre in our thinking," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Dutton takes the nuclear option in pitch to small businesses
It's a common refrain that small businesses are the engine room of the Australian economy, but Opposition leader Peter Dutton says nuclear power should be the engine room for small businesses.
“We’re not going to be cracking down”: Fair Work Ombudsman pledges measured approach to small business facing new IR complexity
Australia's workplace watchdog will not seek harsh penalties against small businesses genuinely trying to comply with major workplace relations reforms, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says, claiming SMEs seeking advice will be shown to the "front of the queue."
“There are 10 towns that could be another Lismore in the next few years”: Insurance experts on how SMEs can protect their business
The government is spending 3% on mitigation and 97% on cleanup after natural disasters, according to Andrew Hall, chief executive of the Insurance Council of Australia.
New Small Business Minister Michaelia Cash turns focus to SME cyber security, maintains big business tax cuts are still “good policy”
New Small and Family Business Minister Michaelia Cash is focusing on vocational education and training for Australian SMEs, digitisation and cyber security