Government to push ahead with multi-employer bargaining, changes to BOOT
The government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining this year, along with a range of other changes to the industrial relations system.
NSW government unveils new ministry portfolios after Ayres’ departure
Alister Henskens will take on the trade portfolio, following the resignation of Stuart Ayres.
Jim Chalmers is Australia’s first Labor Treasurer in nearly a decade. So who exactly is he?
The Queenslander is the first Labor Treasurer since Chris Bowen left office in 2013, and the burden on him is great.
What’s in the South Australian budget for small business?
South Australia’s Labor government delivered its first budget this week and small businesses stand to benefit from a range of new spending commitments.
Three lessons about good marketing that Scott Morrison forgot
Scott Morrison may have had the infamous "Scotty From Marketing" moniker, but Ian Whitworth writes that there's a few things about the profession that the former PM got wrong.
“He knows what Australia needs”: Startup community welcomes Ed Husic to Industry and Science portfolio
Having already served in numerous parliamentary positions related to the startup and tech industry, Ed Husic's appointment to Anthony Albanese's cabinet has been applauded by the startup and science communities.
“All politics is local”: Eight ways small business owners can make sure they stay on Labor’s agenda
Hoping for the best is not a plan for any business, and the business of policy is no exception. Now is the time for SMEs and startups to plan for policy input.
Liberal Party suffers heavy losses in capital cities as voters demand action on climate
After three years of catastrophic bushfires and floods, the Morrison government’s vague fig leaf of a net zero plan wasn’t enough to convince the electorate it was in any way serious about lowering emissions.
Natasha Fyles is the second woman to be appointed Northern Territory Chief Minister. So who is she?
Natasha Fyles was elected the new Chief Minister of the Northern Territory late last week, replacing Michael Gunner who announced his shock resignation just days before.
John Durie: Frydenberg looks the right way but fails to act in a budget of wasted opportunities
The budget is a classic example of Josh Frydenberg looking in the right direction to show he understands but ultimately failing to do the work to make the essential reform decisions.
SA election: What’s in it for SMEs and startups?
As South Australians head to the polls tomorrow, here's a quick look at what the two major parties have promised the business community.
John Durie: Angus Taylor’s new carbon market changes mean big emitters can’t lose
When federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor spruiks changes to the carbon market as a windfall for farmers, you know carbon abatement isn’t high on the list of priorities.
