Posts tagged "federal government"

A prospective overhaul of the franchising sector risks becoming ineffective if concerns about dispute resolution are not addressed, experts warn.

Small business will remain in cabinet under Michaelia Cash, who has also been promoted to Employment Minister, and will be assisted by Steve Irons.

E-invoicing will become easier for Australian small and medium businesses after Australia decided to ink a deal with New Zealand to develop the space.

A tax cut for small businesses has been brought forward which will benefit about three million employers within three years if passed.

I imagine Australia’s government feels like it’s playing whack-a-mole right now as it tries to regulate Chinese information and communications technology.

Labor has promised Australian small businesses a brand new ATO commissioner to deal specifically with SME and taxpayer disputes.

The federal government has followed through on its promise to scrutinise Australia’s gift card requirements and expiry dates, revealing draf…

The ACCC has called for sweeping reform of the national electricity market to lower power prices and restore confidence for consumers and small businesses.

The federal government has adopted an industry-wide framework for digital invoicing, paving the way for rapid takeup of e-invoicing in government and the creation of a de facto national electronic payment system.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is "unacceptable" that funds from the federal government's "Skilling Australians" fund are not flowing through to the states as planned after the $1.5 billion commitment to apprenticeships was outlined in the 2017 federal budget. 

A late stage medtech startup looking to improve the management and treatment of Parkinson’s disease has received a $7.75 million capital i…

Small businesses will soon have access to a new financial complaints authority, with the federal Parliament this week successfully passing l…