Opinion: Why scrapping the Entrepreneurship Facilitators program affects the most vulnerable
According to the author, despite a government contract till 2025, the Entrepreneurship Facilitators program was scrapped in budget 2023.
Fake news watchdog and digital IDs: The hidden announcements you might have missed in budget 2023
In the federal budget, there were few major surprises when it came to technology spending. Here are a few other tech items that have been sprinkled throughout the budget.
“Smoke and Mirrors”: Startups react to the 2023 budget
Labor has handed down its second budget, with more startup and SME measures that last time. But founders have still found gaps.
Budget 2023: $101 million to help Australian businesses adopt AI and quantum tech
The Australian government is the latest entity to climb aboard the AI hype train, and it wants you to join it! As the 2023 federal budget reveals, it wants to support businesses with AI adoption.
Budget 2023: PAYG and GST instalment increase halved to boost cash flow for 2.1 million small businesses
Cash flow support for small businesses will come through a halving of the adjustment factor applied to Pay As You Go (PAYG) and GST instalments.
Budget 2023: $23.4 million for small business cyber wardens program, delivered by COSBOA
The federal government will invest $23.4 million over the next three years to help small businesses build their resilience to cyber threats by training in-house cyber experts.
“Women small business owners are an untapped resource”: Here’s how budget 2023 should prioritise them
Ahead of the federal budget unveiling today, vulnerable women small business owners across Australia are hoping for relief from the relentless cost of living pressures currently plaguing the entire country.
Budget 2022: Sector-by-sector guide
In another big spending budget, small businesses in a range of sectors stand to benefit. Here’s SmartCompany’s sector-by-sector guide.
Budget 2022: 18 things business owners need to know
The SmartCompany team is ready to bring you the breaking Budget 2022 news tonight. In the meantime, here's what you need to know.
Budget 2021: What works for startups, and what doesn’t? Labor’s Ed Husic and tech leaders react
Labor's Ed Husic has joined startup leaders in welcoming some aspects of last night's budget, but saying it could have gone harder on tech.
Budget 2021: What are tech leaders looking out for?
There are still a few budget items that haven't been revealed. Here are four areas leaders in the sector are keeping an eye on.
R&D Tax Incentive changes: Did Morrison just hint at a backtrack?
As we draw closer to budget time, Scott Morrison has given the slightest of nods towards a potential backtrack on R&D Tax Incentive changes.