JobMaker not suited to most SMEs, as Treasury estimates hiring credits will create 45,000 jobs, not 450,000
The federal government’s JobMaker hiring credit is not suited to many SMEs, which are still in a recovery phase, according to CPA Australia.
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.
Government’s $4 billion JobMaker scheme referred to Senate inquiry, as tight eligibility rules emerge
The JobMaker scheme has been referred to a Senate committee for inquiry, but eligibility requirements rule out businesses claiming JobKeeper.
The government’s JobMaker scheme “is all about jobs”… that would have existed anyway
The 2020-21 budget includes a new program called JobMaker which the government claims “will support around 450,000 jobs for young people”.
Budget 2020: Massive write-off scheme and welcomed R&D changes to give SMEs and startups a fighting chance
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2020 federal budget. Here's what it means for small businesses and startups.
Budget 2020: The government’s $4 billion JobMaker hiring credit for young Australians comes with tight eligibility
The government has introduced a suite of JobMaker wage subsidies to get young people into jobs, but eligibility is on a tight leash.
Skill shortage warnings as apprenticeship commencements fall to 1990s levels
Apprenticeship commencements have fallen 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking warnings skill shortages could hamper economic recovery.
All-in for economic recovery: What’s in the upcoming budget for small businesses?
Small businesses are set to benefit from incentived employment programs and fast-tracked tax cuts in the federal budget.
Morrison renews COVID-19 commission, adding Roll’d boss Bao Haong to beef up SME representation
The COVID-19 commission has been renewed and will now focus on vocational training reforms, with Roll'd boss Bao Haong added to the roster of advisors.
Federal Court fines Melbourne restaurateur $200,000 for underpaying vulnerable workers
The owner of two Melbourne restaurants and his accountant have been fined $200,000 in the latest underpayment case to emerge from the hospitality sector.
JobMaker: PM to broker industrial relations deal on awards and greenfields agreements for SMEs
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants unions and business lobbyists to "put their weapons down" in post COVID-19 negotiations on workplace laws.
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.
