COSBOA ‘highly concerned’ latest tranche of IR changes will push small businesses to the wall
It is alarming the Albanese government has rammed the Closing Loopholes Bill through the Lower House despite being roundly rejected as flawed and unworkable by small businesses, says COSBOA.
“Shut out”: Small businesses locked out of $81 billion government contracts urged to come forward
Small business operators who believe they have been locked out lucrative government contracts have been invited to share their views with a formal inquiry into the multi-billion dollar system.
Budget 2023: Budget shows Labor – finally – recognises how vital small businesses and startups are to Australia’s economy
SmartCompany editor-in-chief Simon Crerar analyses what's in the 2023 federal budget for small businesses and startups.
The $80 billion question: New ASBFEO inquiry asks if small businesses are locked out of government contracts
The multi-billion dollar flow of taxpayer funds to small business contractors will come under investigation by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), as the federal government attempts to lock in its new small business procurement target.
National four-day work week trial gains government support, with small business concerns “to be considered”
A national four-day work week trial has earned bipartisan support, with a new Senate report calling for the federal government to test the progressive scheme across industries and locations throughout Australia.
“Serious concerns”: Senate crossbenchers David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie say they won’t rubber-stamp Labor’s industrial relations reform bill
Labor hopes to pass its industrial relations bill by December 1, but key Senate crossbenchers say they need more time to assess the reforms.
Small Business Minister Julie Collins: The federal budget targets “long-term resilience” instead of quick-fix solutions
Speaking to SmartCompany, Collins says Labor's budget is more focused on long-term sustainability than directly alleviating today's sharp cost pressures.
What do small businesses want in this year’s Federal Budget?
The first Labor budget in a decade will be dropped on Tuesday 25 October by the new Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Amidst an existing economic climate that’s replete with consecutive interest rate rises, mortgage pressure, soaring inflation and a higher cost of living — this will be an important budget for both individuals and small businesses.
Industry leaders unpack how the federal budget affects your business
Join SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating; Sam Allert, CEO at Reckon, Matthew Addison, Chair at COSBOA and Lisa Greig, Principal at Perigee Advisers, for the only 2022-23 federal budget debrief you need to attend.
Looking for a leadership speech? Former PM Scott Morrison is now available for hire
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has taken a major step in his public speaking side gig, with the "true definition of a leader" now available for hire on the elite conference circuit.
John Durie: After the Optus breach, it’s time to reconsider the federal government’s data storage rules
The Optus debacle has shone a light on business data storage, but the federal government must also consider its own data collection requirements, John Durie writes.
Labor introduces legislation to ban unfair contracts for SMEs, heap $50 million penalties on anti-competitive businesses
Penalties of $50 million for companies found to have engaged in anti-competitive behaviour could soon be a reality, as the federal government tables legislation that could drastically increase the risks of breaching competition and consumer law.
