Housing and small business portfolios go hand-in-hand, Julie Collins says
Small businesses are "at the very centre" of the Albanese government's policy agenda, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says, declaring her responsibility for the housing and homelessness portfolios overlaps with the needs of today's small business sector.
Peter Dutton’s pitch to SMEs: Labor treats small business owners with “suspicion”
Out of government for the first time in a decade, and with its electoral grip still loosening, the Coalition has a new message for small business voters: despite the odds, the Opposition is working on its own policy playbook.
John Durie: Economic challenges remain, but Albanese’s new government could make life simpler for small business
As dramatic as election night proved to be, the reality facing business today starts with an economy tipped to slow by 50%, rising interest rates and continued chronic skill shortages.
Election 2022: What can small business owners expect from the next government and is that what they really need?
In this third instalment of a four-part series, Neil Slonim, an independent SME finance advocate, takes a closer look at which of the major parties are better for small business.
Peter Strong: The election draws closer, but questions still remain over Labor’s small business policies
May 21 is fast approaching, but Peter Strong still has some questions for Anthony Albanese and a potential Labor government regarding small business policy.
Election 2022: What have the major parties done for small business?
In the second instalment of a four-part series, Neil Slonim, an independent SME finance advocate, takes a closer look at which of the major parties are better for small business.
Labor promises new 30% tax cut for small businesses hiring young or old workers, but red tape questions remain
Under Labor, small businesses with revenue of $10 million or less would receive a 30% tax break on the wages of employees under 25 or over 55 years of age.
Labor’s “fair go” plan: The policies Bill Shorten hopes will woo voters and how they affect small business
Labor leader Bill Shorten will go to the next election promising significant changes to industrial relations laws, amid pressure from the union movement.
