Budget 2022: “Literally exhausted” small business community cautiously optimistic about support measures
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.
Budget 2022: The numbers every business owner needs to know in Labor’s first budget
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.
Budget 2022: A turning point as challenges mount for small businesses
The 2022-23 federal budget crystallises what many in the business community are already feeling: times are turning for the worse.
Budget 2022: Skills plan rests on free TAFE courses, apprenticeships re-think
The federal government’s plan to ease the lingering skills shortage also includes expanded visa processing capacities, a brand-new renewable energy apprentice scheme, and measures encouraging pensioners to take on more work.
Budget 2022: $12.6 million to combat scams and online fraud
The Labor government has committed $12.6 million of its 2022 budget to combat scams and online fraud, with the bulk going towards a National Anti-Scam Centre.
Budget 2022: Ten key policies in the budget for small businesses — and five things that are missing
Here are the small business measures included in Labor's 2022 federal budget, and five that are missing.
Budget 2022: Is there room for small businesses in Jim Chalmers’ vision for a “better future”?
When Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the Albanese government’s first budget tonight, he will mention the words “small business” only once.
Budget 2022: What Jim Chalmers can do to combat inflation and avoid an economic crash
With a second federal budget on the way, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has a chance to introduce some novel economic fixes.
Budget 2022: 10 things we know about Labor’s “wellbeing” budget and support for businesses
A lot can change in six months. Just ask Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who will on Tuesday deliver a vastly different federal budget to the economic roadmap laid out by the Coalition in March.
Milk prices are projected to increase by 28% this year. So what’s driving the costs?
At the end of 2021, the cost of a litre of home-brand milk in an Australian supermarket was about $1.30. It’s now about $1.60. What will it cost at the end of 2022?
Budget 2022: Hospitality owners call for urgent action as staff shortages replace lockdowns as number one challenge
Restaurant owners want next week's federal budget to address staff availability and the punishing cost of doing business, six months after pledges in the last budget left one small trader feeling like a "tool" in an election campaign.
Staff shortages are the greatest threat to franchisees right now, according to new survey
Staff shortages, supply chain issues, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures are some of the biggest issues facing Australian franchises today according to a recent survey.
