Superannuation guarantee: $450 monthly threshold scrapped in 2021 budget
Employers will need to make superannuation guarantee payments for more employees from next year, with the federal government moving to remove the $450 monthly minimum income threshold.
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.
Not one, but two elections: government’s cash splash is designed to keep Liberals in power for years to come
If the government can’t win an election with this cash splash, it should give up politics, writes Bernard Keane.
Budget 2021: New franchise disclosure registry to be established as Ombudsman’s office gets more funding
The federal government has used the budget to announce plans for a new mandatory franchise disclosure registry to help prospective franchisees access the information they need.
Budget 2021: Government procurement for SMEs in focus
The government will spend $2.6 million over a four-year period to “support and strengthen” SME participation in Commonwealth procurement.
Federal budget to revamp employee share schemes for startups and emerging businesses in $500 million package
The Morrison government will revamp taxation on employee share schemes in a $500 million bid to boost innovation and entrepreneurship.
Here’s what SMEs want from tonight’s budget
Skills and training along with support for women in workplaces have emerged as key areas SMEs are hoping the government addresses tonight.
From changes to R&D to support for women: Here’s what we think the budget will include
The federal government has hinted that changes to tax relief and more women-focused measures will be included in this year's budget.
Treasurer hints at changes to COVID-19 employment schemes, saying an extension to JobTrainer and end of JobMaker are on the table
The federal government’s JobTrainer program is set to be extended for another 12 months, as part of a plan to ensure young Australians have in-demand skills.
Tax offset announcement puts South Australia at the forefront to attract and foster video game developers
As the first state in Australia to offer a dedicated rebate to video game companies, the announcement by the Australian government now puts South Australia at the forefront to attract and foster video game developers.
From tech advice to tax overhaul: Here’s what the government’s $1.2 billion digital economy plan means for SMEs
Small businesses will benefit from a $1.2 billion boost to the government’s digital economy strategy, including changes to intangible assets tax offsets.
“Open for business”: Video game industry welcomes 30% tax offset after eight years of lobbying
The gaming industry has welcomed the federal government’s digital games tax offset of 30%, saying it will attract international investment.
