Budget 2021: $500 million employee share scheme reform to help tech companies attract talent The federal budget has revealed more details about the $500 million tax incentive designed to make employee share schemes easier to navigate.
Budget 2021: What are tech leaders looking out for? There are still a few budget items that haven't been revealed. Here are four areas leaders in the sector are keeping an eye on.
A 30-year-old startup: Console Group raises $7.5 million for cloud-based proptech Console Group has raised $7.5 million in Series B funding, 29 years after it first brought its property tech to market.
Ethical chocolate brand Hey Tiger to close after three years Hey Tiger is closing its doors after three years, with founder Cyan Ta’eed citing challenges balancing profitability with purpose.
Startup Instaclustr partners with Uni of Canberra to fill tech skills gap, ahead of job-focused federal budget Aussie startup Instaclustr has partnered up with the University of Canberra to offer professional certifications in open-source technologies.
Aussie eco-startup Seabin bags $1.2 million in four days, and gears up for “exponential” global growth Seabin has raised another $1.2 million through equity crowdfunding, as it gears up for global expansion and “exponential” growth.
Jim’s Mowing franchisee demands compensation from Vic government for lost wages during lockdown A Jim’s Mowing franchisee is filing a compensation claim against the Victorian government, after he was forced to stop working during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Digital economy plan will put VC tax concessions under review The government’s new digital strategy could bring in changes to tax concessions for VC firms in Australia, with key schemes to be reviewed.
A lack of cybersecurity measures in the government’s digital strategy will leave SMEs vulnerable Cybersecurity initiatives for small business were conspicuously absent from the government’s $1.2 billion digital strategy.
Aussie startup leaders unite to help tackle COVID-19 crisis in India, raising $400,000 in 24 hours Aussie tech giants have partnered up with Medical Oxygen for All, an organisation coordinating distribution of medical supplies in India.
Budget 2021: Depreciation allowances for intangible assets will be a boost to startups and SMEs Allowing for depreciation on intangible assets acknowledges the importance of tech and tech investment in the post-COVID-19 economy, and it’s something small businesses have long been crying out for.
Federal government dishes out $6.9 million in grants to help boost cybersecurity among SMEs A wave of government funding is on its way to help support small businesses upskill in cybersecurity and better protect themselves.
