Last night the Treasurer lamented women’s economic security challenges… and then pledged little to solve them
The government has pledged just $240 million for everything from women’s safety “at home and at work”, to cadetships, to entrepreneurialism.
From farmers and gas to aged care and most women, here are last night’s budget’s winners and losers
Farmers, gas and mental health are the winners of last night's budget, while losers include aged care, most women and social housing.
Budget 2020: Promising measures for small business, but recovery still pinned on hope
There's a lot in this year's budget for small businesses. But, if they're going to drive economic recovery, a lot still needs to go right.
COSBOA’s Mark McKenzie: The 2020 budget creates a climate of confidence for small business
The 2020 federal budget creates a climate of confidence at a time when most small business owners are struggling with unprecedented uncertainty.
Budget 2020: Massive write-off scheme and welcomed R&D changes to give SMEs and startups a fighting chance
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2020 federal budget. Here's what it means for small businesses and startups.
Budget 2020: Businesses to fully write-off all assets purchased and used before June 2022
Australian businesses will be able to write-off the full value of all new assets under a measure announced in the federal budget.
Budget 2020: Australia’s tax and superannuation systems get a makeover
More than 11 million Australians will get a backdated tax cut, and superannuation accounts will now follow employees from job to job.
Budget 2020: The government’s $4 billion JobMaker hiring credit for young Australians comes with tight eligibility
The government has introduced a suite of JobMaker wage subsidies to get young people into jobs, but eligibility is on a tight leash.
Josh Frydenberg’s road to recovery hinges on middle- and high-income Australians spending big
The government is relying on middle- and high-income earners and businesses to spend big and kick-start the economy.
Budget 2020: What we know will be included for SMEs and startups
As Treasurer Josh Frydenberg prepares to deliver the 2020 federal budget, here's what SMEs and startups can expect to see.
Attention Josh Frydenberg: Here’s a federal budget wishlist from working mothers everywhere
The Australian government has not made 2020 easy for working mothers, as it has led us carelessly into a pink recession.
“They are all rubbery”: Why Josh Frydenberg has built a budget on assumptions and uncertainty
On budget night, journalists question the document's assumptions and projections. In this budget, it goes without saying they are all rubbery.
