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.
Budget 2022: 18 things business owners need to know
The SmartCompany team is ready to bring you the breaking Budget 2022 news tonight. In the meantime, here's what you need to know.
Budget 2022: Tax reform, the skills shortage, and climate change are key concerns for SMEs and industry groups
MYOB today published a report reflecting the top concerns of the local SME community, one day ahead of the federal budget.
Morrison announces $60 million for struggling tourism industry
A new federal funding announcement aimed at attracting international visitors to Australia’s regions was made by the Prime Minister on Tuesday.
Why an interest rate rise during the election campaign could spell the end for Morrison
An interest rate rise during the election campaign could have consequences as huge as our rampant real estate market.
Labor has reinvented Anthony Albanese in time for the election, but will it work?
Labor has engaged in a disciplined strategy to rebuild the public presentation of Anthony Albanese — and the reinvention seems to be working.
Ian Whitworth: Why SMEs should put up their prices, and not follow Scott Morrison’s ‘third rate’ business advice
For us regular SMEs, putting up prices is a constant battle, writes Ian Whitworth. But after two years of starvation, it's time to act.
Morrison confirms more disaster relief payments for NSW flood victims
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared a national emergency, announced a further two disaster payments for people in the worst flood-affected areas of NSW and apologised that “no amount of support is going to measure up”.
Blame game continues over flood failures as government relief starts to drip in
In Lismore, the epicentre of the tragedy in NSW, there’s a feeling of being abandoned by both the state and federal governments, which have delivered inadequate support too late.
‘Insurance catastrophe’ declared as PM warns insurers to deal fairly
Insurance companies and banks have been put on notice by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, as the deadly storm cell pummels the east coast, wreaking havoc on homes and businesses.
Cost of living, job security worse for working women under Morrison government: Survey
The cost of living and job security has worsened under the Morrison government, a new survey of working Australian women has found.
Aussie astronaut to go to space as government announces $65 million funding
The federal government announced $65 million more into the sector to get local technology ‘into space sooner’, and has told the national space agency to send an astronaut.
