Albanese cools Matildas public holiday debate after small business and political opposition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to have stepped back from his push for a snap public holiday should the Matildas lift the FIFA Women's World Cup, after high-profile debate over the potential cost of a bonus day off.
First electric plane to take off next year after Sydney Seaplanes scores $3 million grant from Albanese government
The government has spruiked the emerging electric aviation industry as a "game-changer for regional transport".
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.
Seaweed startup aims to stop cow burps and farts as Australia poised to back Biden methane pledge
The federal government is expected to adopt new methane reduction targets in the coming weeks, boosting Australian startups committed to slashing emissions in the livestock industry.
Labor introduces legislation to ban unfair contracts for SMEs, heap $50 million penalties on anti-competitive businesses
Penalties of $50 million for companies found to have engaged in anti-competitive behaviour could soon be a reality, as the federal government tables legislation that could drastically increase the risks of breaching competition and consumer law.
Cutting gender equality in half could generate an extra $111 billion per year for Australia: ACTU
The ACTU has outlined the $111 billion target off the idea of getting another 893,000 women into the workforce, should the participation rate reach the same as men.
Why Labor can’t afford to ditch stage three tax cuts
Ditching the stage three tax cuts would be a disaster for Labor and a welcome fillip for a divided opposition.
John Durie: With its energy investigation, the ACCC is in danger of becoming a government lap dog
ACCC boss Gina Cass-Gottlieb should be wary about raising expectations in the wake of the extraordinary focus on her utterly expected inquiry into electricity pricing.
Election 2022: Labor promises $1 billion investment to boost Australian manufacturing
Anthony Albanese said the investment in advanced manufacturing would create jobs and replace the 85,000 jobs stripped from the national workforce since the Coalition had been in power.
Albanese’s budget reply: Eight key takeaways for business owners
When it came to offering direct support to the small business and startup communities, Albo's budget reply was largely found lacking. Here are eight key takeaways.
