Budget 2021: Skills in focus with JobTrainer extension and apprenticeships boost
The 2021 federal budget includes a suite of measures designed to address workplace shortages, boost skills levels and get more people back into work.
Economists say up to 110,000 jobs could be lost when JobKeeper ends this month
JobKeeper recipients working in the transport, arts and recreation, and accommodation and food services industries are the most likely to lose their jobs when JobKeeper ends.
IPA backs ATO decision not to claw back $50 million in JobKeeper payments made in error
A leading accounting group has backed the ATO’s decision not to pursue $50 million in JobKeeper payments from SMEs that made genuine errors.
Retailer Nick Scali will repay $3.6 million in JobKeeper payments
Furniture retailer Nick Scali will give back $3.6 million in JobKeeper wage subsidies it received in the current financial year.
Tourism attraction businesses call for a continuation of JobKeeper and progressive loans
The tourism industry is calling for ongoing support, despite the Treasurer’s announcement that JobKeeper will not be extended beyond March.
JobKeeper, insolvency and HomeBuilder: The early-January policy changes SMEs need to know about
From the JobKeeper extension to a new insolvency process, here are four policy changes SMEs need to know about that will start in early-2021.
The most-read stories on SmartCompany in 2020
On SmartCompany's 2020 list of most-read stories, JobKeeper articles and an instant asset write-off scheme explainer lead the pack.
ATO sounds warning on companies misusing asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes
The ATO has warned businesses against misusing the government’s expanded asset write-off scheme and the new loss carry-back provisions.
Second COVID-19 stimulus cash boost due with June activity statements
Cashflow boost support is available to businesses after lodging their June activity statements, following initial credits earlier this year.
COVID-19 stimulus: Fourth package to offer targeted support to tradies
The Federal government is today expected to unveil a fourth COVID-19 economic stimulus package, this time offering tailored support to tradies.
“Leap of faith”: Businesses mull ‘ATO discretion’ amid wage subsidy eligibility uncertainty
Small businesses and startups are calling for the Morrison government and the ATO to clarify wage subsidy eligibility rules.
What the experts think of Australia’s $1,500 JobKeeper wage subsidies
The Australian government has outlined its $130 billion wage subsidy program to keep businesses open and workers employed. So what do the experts think?
