Chalmers: Surplus still the target, small business tax rate unlikely to change in federal budget
Australia's company tax rate is unlikely to change in the upcoming federal budget, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers, suggesting a combination of targeted tax breaks and incentives will anchor the economic blueprint.
Opinion: A proactive industry policy will boost SME resilience and profitability
In addition to governmental policy shifts, it's imperative for the Australian business community as a whole to adopt more proactive and strategic approaches.
FinTech Australia calls for renewed government support ahead of federal budget
FinTech Australia presses for government action before the federal budget, seeking solutions for startup capital raising issues and more.
Is the Future Made in Australia Act a gamechanger?
Labor has just announced a major new industrial policy – the Future Made in Australia Act – that will break with Canberra’s historical aversion to large-scale economic intervention.
Massive tax consequences coming for 42,000 small businesses ‘disengaged’ from ATO
More than 42,000 small businesses are reportedly "disengaged" from the Australian Taxation Office, risking massive consequences when overdue payment rules change in 2025.
Rod Sims: New reforms will add commercial common sense into merger laws
The merger reforms reflect a healthy approach to increased competition in our economy which will benefit consumers, most businesses, and the wider economy, writes Rod Sims.
China may have removed tariffs on Australian wine but its market is no longer the same
China has finally ended its tariffs on Australian wine, which had been imposed for more than three years at rates as high as 218.4%. But while we’ve been away, things have changed in the Chinese wine market.
Europe is considering 30-day maximum payment times for SMEs. Here’s why Australia says no
The European Union is taking a vastly different approach to Australian lawmakers, arguing a hard 30-day time limit on invoice payments is the way to protect small businesses.
ASIC appeals loss against Finder’s cryptocurrency product
ASIC is appealing the Federal Court's decision to dismiss its case against Finder Wallet and its cryptocurrency Earn product.
Aussie reusable cup company Huskee acquired by sustainable packaging company BioPak
With the ink on the partnership between Huskee and BioPak now dry, co-founder Saxon Wright says Huskee wants to be the largest reuse company in the world.
Loyalty programs should encourage competition. The reality may be the opposite
Loyalty programs enable firms to offer significantly lower prices to some of their customers. You’d think this would encourage strong competition. But that isn’t always what actually happens.
Why cash advocates are furious at Queensland holiday hotspot Hamilton Island
It has a reputation for relaxed getaways, but online debate over Hamilton Island is anything but laidback, after some people discovered the holiday hotspot has gone without cash for years.
