Posts tagged "economy"

Grattan Institute researchers say the federal government needs to commit to an additional $120 billion of fiscal stimulus.

The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.

Increasing the federal government’s childcare subsidy to a nearly fully funded 95% would boost GDP by up to $7.4 billion per year, at a cost of $5.4 billion a year, according to KPMG.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the global economy. But where there’s uncertainty there’s also opportunity for Australia’s agribusinesses.

Aussiepreneurs run the myriad SMEs that employ almost two-thirds of all Australians, and it's up to them to kick-start the economy.

Here are four less obvious ways governments can create a favourable environment for small business during the coronavirus pandemic.

The five hikes in compulsory super contributions due to start next July should be deferred or abandoned, say leading Australian economists.

Paying bills is front of mind for many SMEs moving into the fourth quarter, with more than a third worried they'll be unable to keep up.

Victoria's stage four business restrictions are due to expire in a bit over two weeks, but government remains tight-lipped on what's next.

"It could have been your industry. If it wasn’t, the least you can do is mask up to show you appreciate your remarkable luck."

There is a post-pandemic economic recovery opportunity staring us in the face. It’s construction-tech and social housing.

Tourism-reliant businesses in Queensland's regions have been left reeling as more border restrictions cast a cloud over the upcoming summer.