Budget 2020: $1.2 billion wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees
The federal government says it wants to help Australian businesses hire 100,000 new apprentices and trainees.
Scott Morrison announces $1.5 billion manufacturing plan with a focus on these six sectors
The federal government has announced a $1.5 billion manufacturing plan and selected six priority areas for support.
“A fantasy”: Malcolm Turnbull slams Scott Morrison’s gas-lead recovery plan
Malcolm Turnbull has come out swinging, labelling Scott Morrison’s threat to build a gas-fired power station “crazy stuff”.
All-in for economic recovery: What’s in the upcoming budget for small businesses?
Small businesses are set to benefit from incentived employment programs and fast-tracked tax cuts in the federal budget.
Government pledges $1.9 billion for emerging technologies, but leaves renewables out in the cold
The government has reinforced its message that it's time to move on from assisting now-commercially-viable renewables.
Morrison pledges $50 million to help revive business events industry
Business events will be able to apply to have 50% of their costs covered, up to $250,000, under a grant program designed to revive tourism.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank
The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
“Devastating blow”: Carnell says Victoria must compensate closing businesses
The Victorian government should compensate businesses forced to close in the face of an extended COVID-19 lockdown, Kate Carnell says.
Morrison waits on Victoria: Could JobKeeper be extended in Melbourne?
Morrison won't decide whether to extend further income support for Melbourne businesses until Victoria steps up to outline its plan.
JobKeeper eligibility eased for businesses, as government pledges $15.6 billion more for wage subsidies
More Australian businesses will keep receiving JobKeeper wage subsidies from September, with the federal government easing the eligibility criteria for both businesses and employees.
Morrison grants paid pandemic leave to Victorians who need to self-isolate
Workers in Victoria who need to self-isolate because they have coronavirus will be able to access paid pandemic leave in the form of a $1500 ‘disaster payment’ provided by the federal government.
More Australian workers could be granted paid pandemic leave
Scott Morrison has indicated paid pandemic leave could be extended to all workers, but small business advocates say the government should pay.
