Collins: “Fairness” front and centre in Labor’s 2024 small business strategy
A fairer competitive landscape will help small businesses cope with persistent inflation and economic volatility, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says, outlining the federal government's approach to small business support in 2024.
Analysis: Employer group anger over IR reform that affects 327,100 labour-hire workers
The reaction of business groups and the Coalition to the government securing passage of its same job, same pay bill on Thursday — legislation that will prevent employers from outsourcing jobs to labour-hire firms that pay contracted workers less than award rates — was apoplectic, writes Bernard Keane.
Labor reworks casual rules, gig economy changes in amended IR Bill
The Albanese government has scrapped its plan to impose civil penalties for breaching some casual work rules, and offered assurances that 'employee-like' gig workers will not count as full employees, in a fresh round of amendments to its IR Bill.
Small business groups “disappointed” as Labor blocks debate on specific IR reforms
The Albanese government has swatted away the Coalition's bid to debate four widely-supported industrial relations reforms in the House of Representatives.
Dan Andrews’ small business legacy: Lockdowns, grants, and tax reform
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will step down from the role on Wednesday, calling time on a nearly decade-long tenure which coincided with one of the most turbulent economic crises of the past century.
IR reforms covering small business won’t come into law until 2024 as Senate pushes back
Small businesses have been given some breathing room before the next tranche of industrial relations reforms become law, after the Senate voted push a report on the Albanese government's 'Closing Loopholes' bill into 2024.
Australia’s own Silicon Quantum Computing raises $50 million for commercialised quantum computers
Despite originally aiming for $130 million, Silicon Quantum Computing has landed $50 million in a sluggish funding environment.
South Australian budget: $650 energy rebates, flood support and a new small business strategy
South Australian small businesses will receive $650 energy rebates, up to $50,000 in support for flood recovery, and face a new $6.5 million investment into skill and capability development, according to the state's 2023-2024 budget.
Adventus raises $22 million as Labor launches inquiry into student agents
Student recruitment platform, Adventus, has just landed $22 million in a fresh round of funding led by existing investors.
Crypto and blockchain were missing from the budget despite continued need for regulation
Cryptocurrency and blockchain weren't to be found anywhere in the 2023 budget papers, even regarding regulation, and we can't find out why.
Budget 2023: Budget shows Labor – finally – recognises how vital small businesses and startups are to Australia’s economy
SmartCompany editor-in-chief Simon Crerar analyses what's in the 2023 federal budget for small businesses and startups.
How Labor’s NSW election victory could change the landscape for SMEs
Incoming NSW Premier Chris Minns speaks to the media during a press conference following last nights election win, Kogarah, Sydney, Sunday, March 26, 2023. NSW Labor is preparing to form government for the first time in more than a decade after a definitive victory which shattered coalition hopes of a historic fourth term. Source: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
