Budget 2020: $1.2 billion wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees
The federal government says it wants to help Australian businesses hire 100,000 new apprentices and trainees.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank
The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
JobKeeper eligibility eased for businesses, as government pledges $15.6 billion more for wage subsidies
More Australian businesses will keep receiving JobKeeper wage subsidies from September, with the federal government easing the eligibility criteria for both businesses and employees.
Morrison’s “JobTrainer” pledges $2 billion for apprentice wage subsidies and vocational training reform
Apprentice wages will be supported through to March next year in a $1.5 billion extension to subsidies that will also see medium sized businesses benefit.
Workplace consults to kick off next week as SMEs mull drastic changes to modern awards
The Morrison government's IR consultations are taking form and are slated to kick-off as early as next week, with SMEs expected to focus on modern awards.
Skills overhaul: Scott Morrison’s JobMaker plan will shake up national funding for vocational training — but won’t increase it
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says $1.5 billion in federal funding for vocational training needs to be overhauled to support SMEs with relevant skills.
Small businesses offered new $10,000 government grant to rebuild after the bushfires
Small businesses that have experienced a substantial drop in revenue as a result of the bushfires will soon be able to access a new $10,000 grant from the federal government.
What does a Coalition government mean for small business?
The Coalition has been returned to government and work is already underway to flesh out the state of play in small-business policy.
Budget 2019: Vocational training overhaul needed to future proof small business, advocates say
The 2019-20 federal budget is less than a week away, and as small business draws up a wishlist, we want to know what you think.
Fair Work Commission pledges better systems for SMEs in wake of Billson report, but business leaders say “much more” to be done
The Fair Work Commission has responded to a report into unfair dismissal changes for SMEs by agreeing to simplify, and improve access to, the system.
Where has the cash from the government’s $1.5 billion Skilling Australians apprenticeship fund gone?
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is "unacceptable" that funds from the federal government's "Skilling Australians" fund are not flowing through to the states as planned after the $1.5 billion commitment to apprenticeships was outlined in the 2017 federal budget.
Scott Morrison’s budget silence: Has he forgotten SMEs?
Treasurer Scott Morrison has said he won't be "Santa" when handing down the May budget, but all is quiet when it comes to promises for the small business community.
