Albanese binning the construction watchdog like “committing economic self-harm”, MBA says
Master Builders Australia says small builders and tradies are suffering "a severe cost and cashflow crunch" and it is urging the major parties to make an economic plan for the flailing construction industry.
Budget 2022: 18 things business owners need to know
The SmartCompany team is ready to bring you the breaking Budget 2022 news tonight. In the meantime, here's what you need to know.
Labor has reinvented Anthony Albanese in time for the election, but will it work?
Labor has engaged in a disciplined strategy to rebuild the public presentation of Anthony Albanese — and the reinvention seems to be working.
Small business groups call for asset write-off extension amid supply chain crunch
The federal government extended the scheme until June 2023, but no announcements have been made about extending it further.
Labor says it will commit $24 million in funding to Working Women’s Centres if elected
The Labor government also says it would work with relevant stakeholders and the states and territories to establish new centres where there are none.
Equal pay for equal work? Why the gender pay gap remains 50 years on
Half a century after we recognised the principle of equal pay for equal work, the gender pay gap and 'women's work' remain.
How to make informed buying and voting decisions in a sea of fake news
In a world filled with biased news, fake news and fads, it's hard to make sound decisions, buy or purchase anything or vote with confidence.
You decide: Uncertainty prevails as small business emerges as defining factor in election
Small business prefers Liberal over Labor, but many remain undecided just a few weeks out from polling day. Here's what owners are saying.
Chris Bowen fires back: “Under the Liberals, the economy is not working for working people”
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen will pitch to workers’ discontents when he declares in his first economic speech of the year they are being denied “a fair go”.
Liberal candidate says pay gap exists because women lack interest in “business related stuff”
Liberal candidate for Paterson Sachin Joshi believes the gender gap exists because women lack interest in business skills and responsibilities.
You can’t escape debate: How to approach social media management during election time
Given businesses can’t escape political debate online, how should they approach social media moderating during election time?
Government backs small biz justice reform as Labor moves on ‘double dipping’ for casual workers
Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.
