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Red tape cuts and industrial relations reform are on the agenda as business lobbyists stretch out their hands to a newly reelected coalition government.

While the government increased the instant asset write-off threshold to $30,000 earlier this year, businesses are looking for smaller purchases.

The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 3%, effective July 1, 2019. As usual, the decision has upset interest groups.

The Victorian government has unveiled over $250 million in payroll tax relief, but has saved most of it for regional firms.

The Coalition has been returned to government and work is already underway to flesh out the state of play in small-business policy.

Bill Shorten says increasing the minimum wage will benefit small businesses. But does that claim stack up? Well, it's complicated.

The third leg of the government’s election tax package is an expansion of the instant asset write-off — but its not necessarily good for small business.

Energy costs are a big issue facing the small-business sector ahead of the election on Saturday, writes Embertec president Domenico Gelonese.

By supporting several of the Coalition's flagship small-business policies, Labor has muted potential criticism and, in some cases, given itself an edge.

Election 2019: Here's what small-business owners need to know before they head to the polls on Saturday, covering everything from payment times to red tape.

Workers will have access to a new small claims jurisdiction to chase employers for up to $100,000 in stolen wages if Labor wins the upcoming election.

Lobbyists and unions are descending on the Fair Work Commission this week for final hearings about the annual minimum wage decision.