From changes to R&D to support for women: Here’s what we think the budget will include
The federal government has hinted that changes to tax relief and more women-focused measures will be included in this year's budget.
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.
Treasurer hints at changes to COVID-19 employment schemes, saying an extension to JobTrainer and end of JobMaker are on the table
The federal government’s JobTrainer program is set to be extended for another 12 months, as part of a plan to ensure young Australians have in-demand skills.
Budget 2021: Here are 12 things we know will be included in the federal budget tomorrow
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver his third budget on Tuesday evening in Parliament, and here's what we know will be included so far.
Tax offset announcement puts South Australia at the forefront to attract and foster video game developers
As the first state in Australia to offer a dedicated rebate to video game companies, the announcement by the Australian government now puts South Australia at the forefront to attract and foster video game developers.
Soaring house prices or cutting down unemployment? What the RBA is choosing to value in the upcoming budget
The RBA is not going to let up on pushing unemployment down and wage growth back up to where it believes it should be, not even for growing concern about climbing home prices.
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.
Budget 2021: How the small business ‘digital solution’ program works
The Digital Solutions — Australian Small Business Advisory Services program will be extended in this year's budget. So how does the program work and who can access it?
Josh Frydenberg made a lot of promises in last year’s budget. How did they work out?
It seems like only yesterday Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was unveiling the budget he promised would drive Australia out of pandemic doldrums. But seven months later, many of the signature splashes have failed to have a big impact.
From tech advice to tax overhaul: Here’s what the government’s $1.2 billion digital economy plan means for SMEs
Small businesses will benefit from a $1.2 billion boost to the government’s digital economy strategy, including changes to intangible assets tax offsets.
“Open for business”: Video game industry welcomes 30% tax offset after eight years of lobbying
The gaming industry has welcomed the federal government’s digital games tax offset of 30%, saying it will attract international investment.
