Budget 2022: Fair Work Commission to get new small business unit, plus more funding for Ombudsman
The government has pledged to ‘back small business’ by establishing a dedicated unit within the Fair Work Commission and providing millions in funding to the Small Business Ombudsman.
Morrison drops local construction requirement to 40% in nuclear submarine deal
The Morrison government has agreed to drop its requirement for local construction to just 40%, according to a briefing delivered by a senior government figure on Thursday morning.
Would a dual strategy help Australia’s trade relationship with China?
The Morrison government may currently be squandering an opportunity to engage more constructively with China on common interests.
Budget 2021: Massive asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes extended for SMEs
Small and medium businesses will be able to immediately deduct the full cost of all new asset purchases for another 12 months under measures included in tonight's budget.
Budget 2021: Federal government is urged to prioritise women’s economy security and safety
On Wednesday, a group of leading women and representatives of parents, workers and business came together with a joint goal of making Australia a place where all women can live and work freely and safely.
Australia Post: The only “disgraceful” behaviour was Scott Morrison’s, says Adam Schwab
Scott Morrison’s treatment of former Australia Post chief, Christine Holgate, represents a low watermark for public sector governance in Australia.
Cabinet reshuffle: New ministers for small business and tech portfolios
Stuart Robert takes over as Minister for Small Business, while Christian Porter will be Minister for Industry, Science and Tech.
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.
Business building enviro-tech? These $100,000 government grants might be for you
Small businesses and startups working on environmental solutions are being offered $100,000 grants to develop feasibility studies for their ideas.
Building a stronger future for all: The key to construction stimulus is social housing, not home-buyer grants
The federal government is set to announce new home-buyer grants to stimulate construction, but spending on social housing makes better economic sense.
Scott Morrison’s industrial relations push has been compared to the Hawke-Keating accord era… but it’s far from it
Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week proposed a new deal in industrial relations, bringing together the government, employers and unions.
Could hibernating businesses become “zombie firms”? Industry braces for spike in September insolvencies
The insolvency industry is bracing for a wave of corporate debt collection activity in September as hibernating firms turn 'zombie'.