Crossbench “especially concerned” for small business in part two of Closing Loopholes
They may have partnered with the federal government on December's surprise industrial relations reforms, but a fresh report shows crossbench Senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock have significant concerns over the second half of Labor's Closing Loopholes package.
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.
Australia is getting closer to world-class paid parental leave
There have been no significant reform promises made by the Albanese government, but the push is strong — and coming from numerous places.
“Great result”: Australian tech sector welcomes Labor victory and its pledge to boost workforce to 1.2 million
Technology industry leaders have welcomed Labor's plan to invest $1 billion in critical technologies and expand the digital workforce.
Liberal Party suffers heavy losses in capital cities as voters demand action on climate
After three years of catastrophic bushfires and floods, the Morrison government’s vague fig leaf of a net zero plan wasn’t enough to convince the electorate it was in any way serious about lowering emissions.
Election 2022: Here’s what small businesses should know about tax policies
Ahead of the federal election on May 21, SmartCompany is breaking down the key issues facing Australia's small business community. Today we're looking at tax.
It’s on: Australia will head to the polls for a May 21 election, and the major parties are bargaining for the small business vote
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the date of the 2022 federal election, marking May 21 as the day Australia goes to the polls.
“A grim eight years”: Greens policy aims to even the playing field for women-led businesses
The Greens are initiating gender responsive support to women-led businesses, having just announced a new policy that will look at generating more employment and greater economic opportunities.
The Greens’ super-profit tax idea may not be the winner that it seems to be
The Greens Party has proposed a “tycoon tax” that would tax so-called super-profits made by companies with annual turnovers of more than $100 million.
Election 2019: All small businesses need to know about what policies affect them
Election 2019: Here's what small-business owners need to know before they head to the polls on Saturday, covering everything from payment times to red tape.
Greens propose $3 billion tax break for small businesses dealing with wage increases
The Greens have proposed giving small businesses $3 billion in tax breaks tied to employee pay rises and hiring more workers.
“Cheap electricity”: Greens propose $200 million for small-business clean-energy grants
The Greens want small business to ditch gas were possible and embrace a clean energy future, supported by $200 million in taxpayer grants.
