Jim Chalmers has outlined Labor's economic agenda for the new year, which will focus on providing cost-of-living relief — so long as it doesn’t add to inflation.
Tomorrow's budget might not contain a Santa sack of presents for small businesses, but Treasurer Scott Morrison has thrown one small win the way of the local craft brewing sector.
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.
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.
