Sussan Ley steps into Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business role as Opposition frontbench takes shape
Deputy Liberal Party Leader Sussan Ley has acquired the role of Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business after a Coalition shake-up.
Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton sends love letter to small business sector after election loss
Advocating for small businesses will allow him to show Australia his "softer" side, new Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton claimed.
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.
Tasmania to go to the polls in May
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has called an election for May 1, in what will be the first time he has faced the voters.
Morrison government’s response to the Porter and Higgins’ cases could hinder its chances in the next election
Following the Morrison government's response to the Porter and Higgins' cases, thousands of Australians marched around the country angry and fed up at the treatment of women.
Small business survives Morrison’s cabinet reshuffle and Michaelia Cash emerges with additional sway
Small business will remain in cabinet under Michaelia Cash, who has also been promoted to Employment Minister, and will be assisted by Steve Irons.
Election 2019: All small businesses need to know about what policies affect them
Election 2019: Here's what small-business owners need to know before they head to the polls on Saturday, covering everything from payment times to red tape.
“Referendum on wages”: Bill Shorten spruiks pay rise, tax cuts and skills investment in 2019 budget reply
Labor leader Bill Shorten has appealed to the tills of small business in his budget reply, asking them to back sensible increases in wages.
Budget 2019: Vocational training overhaul needed to future proof small business, advocates say
The 2019-20 federal budget is less than a week away, and as small business draws up a wishlist, we want to know what you think.
The upcoming Victorian state election: What businesses needs to know
Victorians are headed to the polls, and there are hundreds of election policies to consider. Here's what businesses need to know.
Support for STEM: Australia needs bravery from Karen Andrews, the new Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
Today Karen Andrews was sworn in as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, and she joins the cabinet for the first time.
Real-time feedback: The driving force behind Australia’s frequent leadership spills
Public choice theory suggests our recent leadership spill is the result of feedback in real time and Australia’s comparatively small parliament.
