Peter Strong: Now JobKeeper has ended, we need to help small businesses find staff again
JobKeeper kept many small businesses alive, kept millions of people in jobs and saved the economy, but it's now time for a new conversation.
“A huge hit”: Hospitality businesses in Brisbane face the first lockdown without JobKeeper
Sebastian Butler-White, owner of Pourboy on Brisbane's South Bank, is preparing for his business to once again take a "huge hit".
The end of JobKeeper: Small businesses urged to seek professional advice and mental health support
Small businesses are being urged to seek professional advice and make use of mental health resources as the JobKeeper wage subsidy program enters its final days.
New SME loans scheme a missed opportunity
The federal government had an opportunity to develop a post-JobKeeper support package that would genuinely help SMEs, but this week's announcement wasn't that.
Economists say up to 110,000 jobs could be lost when JobKeeper ends this month
JobKeeper recipients working in the transport, arts and recreation, and accommodation and food services industries are the most likely to lose their jobs when JobKeeper ends.
“Absolutely confident”: Backbencher Warren Entsch flags more government support for businesses post-JobKeeper
Federal backbencher Warren Entsch has given a strong indication the government will offer businesses additional assistance following the end of JobKeeper in March.
In defence of JobMaker: JobKeeper’s replacement might not be perfect, but there’s much to like
The JobMaker hiring credit could prompt employers to hire Australians facing prolonged unemployment.
“Change in mindset”: RBA governor Philip Lowe wants Treasury to fire the fiscal cannon and consider extending JobKeeper
Scott Morrison should consider extending JobKeeper if the economy doesn't bounce back enough from the pandemic, says RBA governor Phillip Lowe.
JobKeeper declarations: Businesses have 14 days to declare for May or risk missing payments
The ATO is preparing its systems for a flood of firms looking to get in early on May JobKeeper declarations from next Monday.
PM to unveil ‘JobMaker’ plan to revitalise economy and address SME skills shortage
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will unveil his 'JobMaker' training overhaul to help address the SME skills shortage as the government canvasses options to revitalise the economy.
More than 150,000 businesses in JobKeeper limbo as ATO admits to “reporting error” and exposes $60 billion windfall
A JobKeeper 'reporting error' has exposed a $60 billion hole in Treasury modelling about the likely cost and uptake of the wage subsidy scheme.
What’s the deal with JobKeeper and annual leave? Fair Work Commission offers insights
Annual leave requests have emerged as one of the most contentious aspects of the JobKeeper program. What does a recent FWC case tell us about how it works?
