Is your business late on its tax payments? ATO fines will soon become significantly more expensive
Small businesses which fall behind on their tax lodgements can expect their financial penalties to increase dramatically from January 1, 2023, with more rises to follow.
Small Business Minister Julie Collins: The federal budget targets “long-term resilience” instead of quick-fix solutions
Speaking to SmartCompany, Collins says Labor's budget is more focused on long-term sustainability than directly alleviating today's sharp cost pressures.
Dutton goes nuclear: Six key takeaways from the budget reply for businesses
Peter Dutton has handed down his budget, slamming Labor over its push towards renewables and its tabled industrial relations bill.
Budget 2022: SME leaders concerned over $8 million tweak in Small Business Ombudsman funding
Small business luminaries fear the move to redirect funding could limit the Small Business Ombudsman's other business support initiatives.
Labor wants to build 1 million new houses. Is that possible?
The government is promising a massive housing construction surge all the way to the end of the decade. How will it work?
Jim Chalmers’ “restraint” in the budget didn’t extend to pricey transport projects
When it comes to transport infrastructure, the budget is remarkable not for how different it is to budgets past, but how similar.
Budget 2022: KeepCup cameo drives focus on sustainability pledges, as climate advocates welcome reform
KeepCup has welcomed sustainability initiatives included in the federal budget, following the appearance of reusable coffee cups in the hands of Labor leaders.
Budget 2022: “How is that going to make a dent?” and other startup reactions
Labor just handed down its first federal budget in a decade and a lot of startups aren't particularly happy.
Budget 2022: “Literally exhausted” small business community cautiously optimistic about support measures
Australia's small business sector has welcomed new federal budget measures designed to alleviate the skills crisis, but a lack of direct cost-of-living support remains a concern for the hospitality sector.
John Durie: With the economy slowing and SMEs struggling, it’s decision time for Jim Chalmers
Chalmers has raised the hurdle for his budget next year because if Tuesday’s effort was designed to get the conversation started, that is when decisions will come.
Budget 2022: The numbers every business owner needs to know in Labor’s first budget
Labor says its new budget is focused on ‘economic resilience’ and ‘fiscal restraint’. Here are the key figures and forecasts it’s using as backing.
Puppies, caravan parks and duty-free Ukrainian vodka: The weirdest budget spending measures
The good, the bad and the just plain bizarre.
