Morrison unveils $120 million deregulation package for business ahead of May budget
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $120 million deregulation package for business will be unveiled in the upcoming May budget.
Small Business Minister Stuart Robert appointed to influential budget review committee
Small Business Minister Stuart Robert is the newest member of the cabinet committee tasked with considering spending and revenue for the upcoming federal budget.
Go deeper: How SMEs can strategically read the federal budget
Just one hidden insight used well could give you a competitive edge over the rest.
COVID creates new paradigm for digital transformation — agility
Despite new research showing SMEs are struggling to keep pace with digital transformation, there are ways to get programs back on track.
JobMaker hiring credits could be revised, after COSBOA highlights “onerous” burden for small business
Treasury is working with the Council of Small Business Organisations to address key concerns about the JobMaker hiring credit program.
ATO sounds warning on companies misusing asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes
The ATO has warned businesses against misusing the government’s expanded asset write-off scheme and the new loss carry-back provisions.
The budget winners and losers: Experts weigh in on how it will affect SMEs
In an uncertain business landscape, many are wondering how this budget sets the roadmap for small business recovery.
JobMaker not suited to most SMEs, as Treasury estimates hiring credits will create 45,000 jobs, not 450,000
The federal government’s JobMaker hiring credit is not suited to many SMEs, which are still in a recovery phase, according to CPA Australia.
The budget sets us up for an unreasonably slow economic recovery, says Grattan Institute
Josh Frydenberg has repetedly said the 2020 budget is “all about jobs”, but he hasn't drawn attention to his economic recovery timeline.
In defence of JobMaker: JobKeeper’s replacement might not be perfect, but there’s much to like
The JobMaker hiring credit could prompt employers to hire Australians facing prolonged unemployment.
2020 Budget Wrap: Unpacking the Federal Budget for SMEs
Peter Fray, editor-in-chief of Private Media, ASBFEO Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis dive into the federal budget and its ramifications for SMEs, sole traders and startups.
Budget 2020: Asset write-off, loss carry-back provisions and R&D changes pass parliament
Legislation for the new asset write-off scheme, as well as personal income tax cuts, passed through parliament without amendments on Friday.
