Posts tagged "government support for SMEs"

As the Albanese government settles in, it must consider boosting female-owned small businesses as a line of defence against the onslaught of economic challenges Australia currently faces.

The MYEFO update includes additional funding to improve SME access to government tenders and extend free financial counselling to small businesses affected by COVID-19, bushfires and floods.

The federal government is extending the SME Loan Recovery Scheme for another six months, until after the election.

Almost half of Australians believe this month’s federal budget provided adequate support for the nation’s small and medium businesses.