Australia’s migration system is barring the tradies our housing market desperately needs
There are steps the federal government can take to make our migration system more attractive to skilled trades workers.
Explainer: Business innovation and investment visas reportedly slashed
The federal government has reportedly closed the Business Innovation and Investment Program to new applicants, shuttering a widely-used visa scheme as it attempts to rework Australia's migration system.
Government denies skilled migrant levy is now a “secret” small business tax grab
Small businesses sponsoring skilled migrant workers are being subjected to a secret "tax grab" by the Albanese government, the federal opposition says, claiming a levy designed to prop up skills and training programs is instead flowing into consolidated government funds.
Home Affairs “conscious of fixing” small business visa delays, as some applications stretch to 16 months
Home Affairs is working to make the skilled visa application process easier for small businesses, according to a department representative.
Budget 2023: Seven predictions for how small businesses could benefit
The Federal Government has long signalled the upcoming 2023-2024 budget will not be a spending free-for-all, but portfolio priorities suggest how new financial pledges could flow through to the small business sector.
Higher wages and monthly visa fees: What small businesses need to know about proposed migration changes
Minimum income thresholds for skilled migrants will rise nearly $20,000 and all temporary skilled workers will be granted a pathway to permanent residency by the end of 2023, Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said.
Eight important reforms every Australian small business and startup should know about in 2023
The sheer volume of legal and practical amendments facing Australia's business community suggests 2023 could be transformative.
Home Affairs removes “out-dated” priority migration list as tech sector concerns mount
The Department of Home Affairs says it has abandoned the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List in favour of a refreshed visa processing system, after the reported removal of tech and cyber security occupations from the list caused concern among the local IT sector.
Tech sector voices concern after in-demand skills pulled from visa priority list
The federal government will reportedly cut job titles including software engineer and ICT security specialist from its priority skilled migration list, surprising a local tech sector still desperate for talent.
Budget 2022: “Literally exhausted” small business community cautiously optimistic about support measures
Australia's small business sector has welcomed new federal budget measures designed to alleviate the skills crisis, but a lack of direct cost-of-living support remains a concern for the hospitality sector.
Here’s what operations managers, marketing leaders, and product managers are paid in Australia
Australia's senior business consultants, marketing managers, and product experts enjoy some of the highest median salaries in the world, according to a new report.
“Small business is at the front”: COSBOA celebrates Jobs and Skills Summit as SME issues appear in 36-point plan
Australia's small business community now sits front of mind for lawmakers after the Jobs and Skills Summit, COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd says.
