JobKeeper eligibility drop-off fuels positive economic update
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will table a positive economic update today, in part fuelled by a drop in the number of Australians on JobKeeper.
Small business grants to be income tax-free under new legislation
Small business grants offered in response to the coronavirus economic crisis will not be subject to income tax under new legislation.
JobMaker passes into law — but proposed amendments are kicked into the long grass
The federal government’s JobMaker hiring credit has passed in parliament, giving businesses access to credits for employing young workers.
Editorial: SMEs once again left in the dark on JobMaker design
The federal government's JobMaker hiring credits were designed without consultation with small and medium business owners, and that's a problem.
JobMaker hiring credits could be revised, after COSBOA highlights “onerous” burden for small business
Treasury is working with the Council of Small Business Organisations to address key concerns about the JobMaker hiring credit program.
Is it legal to advertise positions for JobMaker-eligible candidates only?
The JobMaker hiring credit scheme has drawn criticism for potentially encouraging a form of age discrimination.
ATO sounds warning on companies misusing asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes
The ATO has warned businesses against misusing the government’s expanded asset write-off scheme and the new loss carry-back provisions.
JobMaker not suited to most SMEs, as Treasury estimates hiring credits will create 45,000 jobs, not 450,000
The federal government’s JobMaker hiring credit is not suited to many SMEs, which are still in a recovery phase, according to CPA Australia.
Building barriers or creating space? A closer look at the Boosting Female Founders Initiative’s tight eligibility criteria
The government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative comes with some pretty strict eligibility criteria attached.
The budget might promise “jobs, jobs, jobs”, but it overlooks workers in the gig economy
While the budget allocates billions to getting Australians back into traditional employment, it does little for gig economy workers.
“Absurd”: Women-led businesses are being excluded from the government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative
The budget pledged $36 million to the Boosting Female Founders fund. But strict eligibility criteria means many women-led startups miss out.
In defence of JobMaker: JobKeeper’s replacement might not be perfect, but there’s much to like
The JobMaker hiring credit could prompt employers to hire Australians facing prolonged unemployment.
