Pay guarantee for sub-contractors “ripped off” by illegal phoenixing under Labor plan
Labor wants sub-contractors to have access to a payment guarantee fund if they're left out of pocket by illegal phoenixing activity on government projects.
Government backs small biz justice reform as Labor moves on ‘double dipping’ for casual workers
Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.
Government to extend instant asset write-off, rebuffing calls to make it permanent
The government will extend its instant asset write-off but has not announced any plans to improve the awareness or accessibility of the program.
Government to force Australia’s biggest businesses to pay SMEs quickly if they want federal contracts
The government is forcing the country’s top 3,000 big businesses to reveal data on payment times, in an effort to improve small business cashflow.
Michaelia Cash: Instant asset write-off extension on the cards ahead of MYEFO Christmas for SMEs
Another extension of the instant asset write-off scheme is on the cards ahead of MYEFO, small business Minister Michaelia Cash says.
Wasted opportunity: 47% of small businesses haven’t heard of the instant asset write-off, research finds
While the government's instant asset write-off scheme forms a key part of its small business policy, a large number of firms aren't using it.
Labor’s “fair go” plan: The policies Bill Shorten hopes will woo voters and how they affect small business
Labor leader Bill Shorten will go to the next election promising significant changes to industrial relations laws, amid pressure from the union movement.
$20,000 instant asset write-off extension passes Parliament after months of uncertainty
In what's sure to be good news for Australian business owners, the popular $20,000 instant asset write-off tax scheme has been extended for 12 months.
