Posts tagged "federal budget"

Jim Chalmers has outlined Labor's economic agenda for the new year, which will focus on providing cost-of-living relief — so long as it doesn’t add to inflation.

The federal government must provide financial and advisory support to help small businesses build their digital capacities, leading industry groups say.

Small businesses which fall behind on their tax lodgements can expect their financial penalties to increase dramatically from January 1, 2023, with more rises to follow.

The federal government says it will overhaul Australia's migration system to better meet the needs of tomorrow's economy.

Financial counsellors say the free service can help proprietors negotiate debt payment plans with the ATO.

The Respect@Work Council has launched new website informing employers how best to eliminate and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.

Speaking to SmartCompany, Collins says Labor's budget is more focused on long-term sustainability than directly alleviating today's sharp cost pressures.

Small business luminaries fear the move to redirect funding could limit the Small Business Ombudsman's other business support initiatives.

KeepCup has welcomed sustainability initiatives included in the federal budget, following the appearance of reusable coffee cups in the hands of Labor leaders.

Labor just handed down its first federal budget in a decade and a lot of startups aren't particularly happy.

Australia's small business sector has welcomed new federal budget measures designed to alleviate the skills crisis, but a lack of direct cost-of-living support remains a concern for the hospitality sector.

Labor says its new budget is focused on ‘economic resilience’ and ‘fiscal restraint’. Here are the key figures and forecasts it’s using as backing.