SMEs could be forced to turn over utility bills under new mandatory accounting rules
Small businesses will be exempt from Australia's new climate risk disclosure rules, but may still be asked to turn over meter readings, utility bills, and other energy usage figures to their bigger business partners.
As El Niño hits Australia, here’s what small businesses need to know
Australia is now subject to an El Niño climate event, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says, boosting the likelihood of warmer and drier conditions than average in the coming months.
From a “zero base” to green innovation: Sea Forest’s Sam Elsom on how to turn industry skills into sustainable startups
Sea Forest co-founder and former fashion industry figure Sam Elsom shares lessons for other sustainability-minded founders looking to pivot into the green startup scene.
Zero Co raises $260,000 for global plastic cleanup efforts after its Egyptian rubbish pyramid stunt
Zero Co says its pyramid made of plastic waste has raised more than $260,000 for global cleanup efforts, with founder Mike Smith hoping to capture the world's attention during the COP27 climate conference in Egypt.
Budget 2022: Energy efficiency grants for SMEs form key plank in Labor’s green energy strategy
Small and medium enterprises looking to improve their energy efficiency will be handed $62.6 million in grant funding, thanks to a new program revealed in Tuesday’s federal budget.
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.
Can monetary policy fix inflation caused by climate change? The RBA isn’t sure
The review of the Reserve Bank wants to know what happens if monetary policy can't fix inflation caused by factors like climate change.
Treasury will once again model the economic toll of climate change as Sydney businesses face yet another flood disaster
As SMEs across Sydney count the cost of yet another flood disaster, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed the nation's top economic department will resume its modelling of the risks posed by climate change.
Renewable energy BNPL provider Brighte lays off 15% of staff amid severe market turbulence
Australian fintech Brighte says market volatility influenced its decision to lay off 32 staff members, but bad debts affecting the broader BNPL sector were not a pressing concern.
Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton sends love letter to small business sector after election loss
Advocating for small businesses will allow him to show Australia his "softer" side, new Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton claimed.
Worker shortages, inflation, and climate: Here are the key small business concerns as Labor takes power
Sensing the potential for a Labor shake-up in Canberra, small business organisations have expressed their key concerns.
What small businesses and startups can expect from the new Labor government
Prime Minister elect Anthony Albanese and senior Labor MPs have outlined the party's economic vision.
