Brendan O’Connor says insolvency reforms will go ahead, but safeguards are needed
Brendan O'Connor says Labor won't stand in the way of insolvency reforms passing parliament, but some safeguards are needed to protect small businesses.
Borders, pre-polling and incumbency: Six lessons for Scott Morrison from the Qld election
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s historic Queensland election win holds a six-pack of lessons for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Social housing was one mammoth missed budget opportunity — and Australia’s leading economists agree
Last night, Labor delivered its alternative budget, saying it would be investing $500 million in fast-tracking repairs to social housing.
Anthony Albanese’s alternative budget will allocate $500 million to fast-track repairs to social housing
Anthony Albanese will highlight the potential of spending on social housing as a job creator in his Thursday night budget reply.
Brendan O’Connor: The Morrison government is dragging its heels on a plan to promote growth, create jobs and support small businesses
The Morrison government needs an overarching plan for small businesses, not just a nip and tuck here and there, says Brendan-O'Connor.
Peter Strong: Crisis communication is essential in fostering trust, and the Victorian government has fallen short
The Victorian government has forgotten to inform people in a meaningful way beyond a once-a-day television event.
Brendan O’Connor: Why Labor wants $10 million penalties for dodgy franchisors
Today Labor's Brendan O'Connor and Deborah O’Neill will introduce a Private Senator’s Bill to further reform the franchising sector, increasing penalties for franchisors that do the wrong thing.
Labor to push for fines in plan to name and shame big business over payment terms
Proposed reforms to payment terms for small businesses don't go far enough and should include the spectre of financial penalties, says Labor.
Brendan O’Connor: The government must decide if it will help small businesses to be paid on time or not
A Senate Inquiry is being held into the federal government's new legislation for payment times for small businesses. But there are significant flaws in the Bill, says Labor's Brendan O'Connor.
Instant asset write-off extended: $150,000 claims to last until December 31, but it’s still not permanent
The instant asset write-off scheme has been extended again and will now last until December 31, giving businesses six more months to immediately claim on purchases up to $150,000.
Labor’s Brendan O’Connor: The government must do better at explaining the JobKeeper wage subsidies
Shadow Small Business Minister Brendan O'Connor calls for the federal government to provide clear and consistent information to businesses about the JobKeeper payments.
Jobs, mining and clean energy: Anthony Albanese covers all bases in his first “vision statement” as Labor leader
Anthony Albanese wants to marry a strong commitment to a low-carbon economy that can fuel a “manufacturing boom” with firm support for coal.
