Opposition underlines SME issues with new shadow ministry roles for former business owner Luke Howarth
The federal opposition has a new-look shadow ministry and an updated focus on small business issues, through the introduction of former family business operator MP Luke Howarth to shadow treasury and finance roles.
NSW election: What Labor and the Coalition have promised to small business
Tax, red tape reduction, and boosting government procurement feature heavily in election plans presented by both the Coalition and Labor.
What Labor’s Victorian election victory means for the state’s business sector
The Victorian Labor Party's economic vision is based less on small business subsidies and tax cuts than big-picture reforms of the energy market and a plan to boost the number of skilled tradespeople.
Dutton goes nuclear: Six key takeaways from the budget reply for businesses
Peter Dutton has handed down his budget, slamming Labor over its push towards renewables and its tabled industrial relations bill.
COSBOA election comparison gives Coalition the edge on energy and mental health, but supports Labor on merchant fees
The peak body for small businesses associations has ranked the major parties on 12 issues it considers vital to the small business sector.
Housing industry backs Morrison government’s super withdrawal scheme amid affordability concerns
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government, if re-elected, would let first home-buyers withdraw up to 40% of their super.
Super, home ownership and jobs: Five initiatives from the Liberal Party launch
After a campaign fought largely on attacks on Labor, Morrison tried to defy criticism of his government as being “policy light” with a suite of new announcements.
It’s on: Australia will head to the polls for a May 21 election, and the major parties are bargaining for the small business vote
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the date of the 2022 federal election, marking May 21 as the day Australia goes to the polls.
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.
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.
“Lean ships”: Cash-strapped small businesses plan to snub $30,000 instant asset write-off
While the government increased the instant asset write-off threshold to $30,000 earlier this year, businesses are looking for smaller purchases.
Taxpayer-subsidised waste: The instant asset write-off isn’t all its cracked up to be
The third leg of the government’s election tax package is an expansion of the instant asset write-off — but its not necessarily good for small business.
