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.
Australia’s unemployment rate officially begins with a ‘3’. What now?’
Thursday’s figure for the month of April has broken the 4% barrier, with unemployment in Australia officially sitting at 3.9%.
Peter Strong: What happens to small business after the election?
The future behaviour of the small business community — particularly those that employ others — will depend on who wins on the weekend.
Skilled workers are in high demand, so what can Australia do to lure them to our shores?
The workforce shortage means skilled employees are in hot demand and Australia needs to remain highly competitive if we are to fill the gaps so crucial to the prosperity of the nation.
Write-offs, wages and supply chains: Small business election priorities revealed
New data from Xero and ScotPac outlines the election priorities of small businesses as polling day approaches.
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.
Buying flowers for Mother’s Day? Expect to pay more for less variety in 2022, wholesalers say
Flower industry leaders say flight shortages, poor weather and a labour crunch have impacted the Mother's Day flower market.
Material price hikes and labour shortages a major concern for WA homebuilders after two businesses collapse
Industry leaders in Western Australia are sounding the alarm over future business insolvencies after the collapse of two home builders.
The budget won’t fix Australia’s skills shortage. We need to get more creative
Across Australia, businesses are facing a skills crisis, so why were there no creative ideas in the budget to really address the personnel shortage we face?
The increase to Australia’s permanent skilled intake is a big deal. Here’s why
The increase in Australia’s permanent skilled intake that Home Affairs Minister Alex Hawke announced on budget night is a big deal, and one that will leave Australians better off.
Australia’s temporary work visa program needs a revamp, and it could benefit Aussie businesses
Australia’s temporary skilled migration program is hard for businesses to use while still not protecting migrants from exploitation.
Australia’s critical workforce boosted with arrivals from the Solomon Islands
The 136 workers arrived from the Solomon Islands on Tuesday and will not be subject to a compulsory 14-day quarantine period.
