SMEs in NSW set to benefit from a revamped JobSaver
The NSW government has revamped its 2021 JobSaver scheme to help struggling SMEs, but Josh Frydenberg has refused to pitch in.
What the changes to the government’s consumer data right mean for SMEs
Changes to the federal government’s consumer data right mean third parties can now be asked to initiate actions on behalf of businesses and consumers with their consent.
SME Loan Recovery Scheme extended to June 2022
The federal government is extending the SME Loan Recovery Scheme for another six months, until after the election.
Frydenberg targets BNPL and cryptocurrency with payments regulation reform
Frydenberg will promise to modernise payments regulation and oversight in order to keep pace with technology, and to better protect consumers.
Inquiry clears ATO boss over the withholding of JobKeeper details
Tax commissioner Chris Jordan has been cleared by a parliamentary committee after a senator claimed he acted with contempt over refusing an order to provide details about businesses receiving JobKeeper.
Treasury defends JobKeeper as $13 billion went to companies that were not eligible
Treasury says clawing back billions worth of JobKeeper payments would have “muted the recovery” from COVID-19.
Better late than never: Coalition finally makes move on climate
The Coalition seems to be finally accepting that it needs to commit to net zero, and that win for the climate is worth acknowledging.
Treasurer says net zero target is vital for Australian economy
Australia's economy could be left behind if it doesn't commit to net zero by 2050, says Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Frydenberg issues new directions to ASIC, contradicting the banking royal commission
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg appears to have thrown the most important findings of the banking royal commission under a bus.
Legislation passed to make COVID-19 support payments for businesses tax-free
Small businesses will not be required to pay tax on COVID-19 business support payments provided by the federal government, after both houses of parliament passed new legislation this week.
Has the end of JobKeeper cost Australia nearly 100,000 jobs?
When JobKeeper ended at the end of March, it looked like a mere blip in employment. But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been damage.
Utes, harvesters, production lines: How Australian businesses have gone machinery mad
The latest GDP data shows business investment in equipment and machinery grew at its fastest rate since 2009.