Atlassian co-founder and Twitter warrior Mike Cannon-Brookes makes worldwide ‘Green 30’ list
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes has made it onto the inaugural Green 30 list for being a driving force for clean-tech in Australia.
Small business makes case for cash injection in “historic” roundtable with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised additional Commonwealth support for small businesses affected by bushfire as soon as next week.
Grants, loans and tourism support on the table as government moves to assist bushfire-hit SMEs
The Morrison government will meet with small business advocates on Tuesday to develop a support package for SMEs affected by Australian bushfires.
“Guilty until proven innocent”: Tax office R&D audits leave startups facing “financial ruin”
Federal regulators have buggered up the administration of Australia's largest R&D incentive program, a scathing small business ombudsman report has found.
‘The screws are tightening’: R&D reforms decried as anti-innovation as Morrison’s startup headaches continue
As the Morrison Government's R&D tax incentive reforms come under fire, we examine the history behind the proposed changes and why Australian businesses are not happy.
‘Intervention needed’: Morrison unveils $102 million plan aimed at slashing business power bills
The government has announced it will support upgrades to Australia's electricity grid in a bid to put downward pressure on small business power bills.
The Ensuring Integrity Bill would give Federal Court the power to cancel unions: Here’s what you need to know
The controversial Ensuring Integrity Bill will, if passed, give the Federal Court the power to cancel and fine unions and their leaders.
Morrison pledges red tape overhaul, invites suggestions from business
Red tape cuts and industrial relations reform are on the agenda as business lobbyists stretch out their hands to a newly reelected coalition government.
“We have a lot to lose”: New fintech minister is a welcome nod to profitable startup sector, but there’s more to be done
The appointment of Senator Jane Hume as fintech minister is being hailed as a nod to the startup sector, or at least a large section of it.
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.
What does a Coalition government mean for small business?
The Coalition has been returned to government and work is already underway to flesh out the state of play in small-business policy.
Big promises and band-aid solutions: Will small business ever see respite from soaring energy costs?
Energy costs are a big issue facing the small-business sector ahead of the election on Saturday, writes Embertec president Domenico Gelonese.
