“Leap of faith”: Businesses mull ‘ATO discretion’ amid wage subsidy eligibility uncertainty
Small businesses and startups are calling for the Morrison government and the ATO to clarify wage subsidy eligibility rules.
Coronavirus support payments for sole traders a step in the right direction, but fundamentally flawed, says small business ombudsman
As COVID-19 takes its toll on the Australian economy, confusion reigns for the smallest of small businesses — sole traders, freelancers and the self-employed.
Employers urged to confess superannuation sins as prospect of ‘wage amnesty’ raised too
A controversial superannuation amnesty program has passed through Parliament, giving employers an opportunity to confess their sins without penalty.
Should Scott Morrison make 30-plus day payment terms illegal?
Kate Carnell has given big businesses an ultimatum on whether or not she will formally recommend outlawing payment terms longer than 30 days.
Confusion reigns as promised $50,000 bushfire grants for SMEs split in two
Commonwealth-funded but state-administered bushfire relief grants have caused confusion for small and medium business owners.
Morrison unveils $50,000 grants for bushfire-hit SMEs as “useless” loans come under fire
Bushfire-hit SMEs will be eligible for thousands of dollars in Commonwealth support under an assistance package announced today — but not everyone is happy.
Small business makes case for cash injection in “historic” roundtable with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised additional Commonwealth support for small businesses affected by bushfire as soon as next week.
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern thrusts Aussie small businesses into limelight during family holiday
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made a point of spruiking Aussie small businesses during her family holiday in Southeast Queensland.
Grants, loans and tourism support on the table as government moves to assist bushfire-hit SMEs
The Morrison government will meet with small business advocates on Tuesday to develop a support package for SMEs affected by Australian bushfires.
Push to outlaw unfair contracts runs into 2020 as consultations kick off
The Morrison government will consider whether to outlaw unfair contracts for small businesses next year, over a year after its initial announcement.
“Guilty until proven innocent”: Tax office R&D audits leave startups facing “financial ruin”
Federal regulators have buggered up the administration of Australia's largest R&D incentive program, a scathing small business ombudsman report has found.
‘The screws are tightening’: R&D reforms decried as anti-innovation as Morrison’s startup headaches continue
As the Morrison Government's R&D tax incentive reforms come under fire, we examine the history behind the proposed changes and why Australian businesses are not happy.
