Peter Strong: What the rise of independents in politics could mean for small business
Many volunteers for independent candidates were small business people. "So why would small business people get involved?" asks Peter Strong.
The shape of Labor’s Jobs and Skills Summit is becoming clearer as business groups call for industry diversification and IR reform
With barely a fortnight until the Jobs and Skills Summit, immigration, innovation, and industrial relations have become major agenda items.
Independent MPs, industry groups want tweaks to the pension income test to encourage older Australians into the workforce
MP Rebekha Sharkie says expanding the aged pension income test would remove barriers keeping experienced staff from the workplace.
Small business groups put migration, skills, and IR reform on the agenda of landmark employment summit
On September 1-2, the Albanese government will make good on its election pledge to meet with business groups, union representatives, and social service advocates to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the Australian economy.
Landmark EBA for staff at Sydney bookstore a “one off” unlikely to catch on elsewhere: Peter Strong
Staff and management at Sydney's Better Read Than Dead have entered a landmark agreement brokered by the RAFFWU.
Peter Strong; Industry super fund greed has cost members $50 billion in retirement savings
Those who claim to represent workers did the opposite, and their members have lost billions because of their greed, says Peter Strong.
Chicken shop offers $130,000 a year position as labour shortages squeeze businesses
The role at the South Hedland store of Western Australian fast-food chain Chicken Treat also included relocation assistance and two return flights home a year on the house.
Small businesses urged to ask power providers for bill flexibility as prices skyrocket
The stigma associated with reaching out for help is harming SMEs struggling to keep up with their power bills, a new report says.
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.
Small businesses to pay up to 13.5% more for energy as AER flags price increase
Small businesses in NSW, SA and southeast Queensland will see an increase in their energy bills starting from July 1, 2022, with the latest statistics from the Australian Energy Regulator showing a hike in wholesale electricity prices.
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.
“We’re looking for policies that look forward”: COSBOA hopes Albanese keeps SMEs front of mind
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) congratulates Anthony Albanese on his election victory.
