Budget 2021: Plenty for SMEs in big-spending, election budget bonanza
Small and medium businesses are among the winners in this year’s budget, which puts skills and training, the digital economy and dispute resolution front and centre.
Budget 2021: Massive asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes extended for SMEs
Small and medium businesses will be able to immediately deduct the full cost of all new asset purchases for another 12 months under measures included in tonight's budget.
Small business ombudsman welcomes budget proposal for SMEs to pause debt recovery action in the AAT
The Morrison government has proposed to give small businesses an easier way to pause debt recovery action pursued by the tax office.
Budget 2021: Here are 12 things we know will be included in the federal budget tomorrow
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver his third budget on Tuesday evening in Parliament, and here's what we know will be included so far.
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.
Soaring house prices or cutting down unemployment? What the RBA is choosing to value in the upcoming budget
The RBA is not going to let up on pushing unemployment down and wage growth back up to where it believes it should be, not even for growing concern about climbing home prices.
Josh Frydenberg made a lot of promises in last year’s budget. How did they work out?
It seems like only yesterday Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was unveiling the budget he promised would drive Australia out of pandemic doldrums. But seven months later, many of the signature splashes have failed to have a big impact.
Budget 2021: Depreciation allowances for intangible assets will be a boost to startups and SMEs
Allowing for depreciation on intangible assets acknowledges the importance of tech and tech investment in the post-COVID-19 economy, and it’s something small businesses have long been crying out for.
Australia’s budget is more about values than it is about money. Here’s what to look for
Australian budgets aren’t really about money. Instead the budget has become a statement of the government’s values, because it puts numbers on those values.
These three economic facts point to big spending in the federal budget, economist says
In the lead-up to the 2021 budget, three notable economic facts — about which no speculation is required — loom large.
Budget 2021: Federal government is urged to prioritise women’s economy security and safety
On Wednesday, a group of leading women and representatives of parents, workers and business came together with a joint goal of making Australia a place where all women can live and work freely and safely.
COVID-19 relief, digital transformation and training: Here’s what SMEs want from the federal budget
Small businesses are banking on the federal government unveiling support for SMEs in the budget, a new survey by Xero shows.
