Returning the economy to where it was pre-COVID-19 is nowhere near good enough: Ross Garnaut
"Talk about returning the economy to normal after the crisis is misguided. Before the crisis, normal was nowhere near good enough," says Ross Garnaut.
Chinese VC investment no big loss to Aussie startups, says Daniel Petre
Josh Frydenberg’s blocking of Chinese investment into Australia could slow funds from the country coming into the startup scene — but that's okay says one prominent VC.
JobKeeper eligibility drop-off fuels positive economic update
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will table a positive economic update today, in part fuelled by a drop in the number of Australians on JobKeeper.
Small business grants to be income tax-free under new legislation
Small business grants offered in response to the coronavirus economic crisis will not be subject to income tax under new legislation.
Government tables insolvency reforms in parliament, paving the way for new system to start on January 1, 2021
The government's insolvency reforms are progressing, with legislation introduced in parliament to improve the system for small businesses.
Mike Baird replaces Will Hodgman as chair of the $540 million Business Growth Fund
Former New South Wales premier Mike Baird has been appointed to chair the federal government’s Business Growth Fund.
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 government’s $540 million Business Growth Fund has been established and will invest in high-growth SMEs from next year
The federal government and Australia's major banks have committed $540 million to the freshly minted Business Growth Fund, which will offer capital to high-potential SMEs and startups.
Budget 2020: The pros and cons of Frydenberg’s superannuation reforms
The Morrison government has introduced measures that could tie members to their first superannuation fund through life.
Explained: How SMEs can access the new ‘limitless’ asset write-off scheme
The government has unveiled a massive new asset write-off scheme, but how will it work in practice?
Budget 2020: Massive write-off scheme and welcomed R&D changes to give SMEs and startups a fighting chance
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2020 federal budget. Here's what it means for small businesses and startups.
