Michaelia Cash: Instant asset write-off extension on the cards ahead of MYEFO Christmas for SMEs
Another extension of the instant asset write-off scheme is on the cards ahead of MYEFO, small business Minister Michaelia Cash says.
Wasted opportunity: 47% of small businesses haven’t heard of the instant asset write-off, research finds
While the government's instant asset write-off scheme forms a key part of its small business policy, a large number of firms aren't using it.
“Impossible to run a business”: Fair Work Commission to force employers to justify flexible work decisions
Employers will have to provide written responses to employees justifying why they've denied flexible work requests, the Fair Work Commission has decided.
Low literacy and numeracy skills a major pain point for employers: Report
New research has revealed that Australian small businesses are struggling with skill shortages that are restricting their ability to develop.
Peter Strong: Cut to the chase on reducing energy prices for small businesses
Rising energy prices are threatening the viability of the Australian small business sector, and something needs to give, says COSBOA's Peter Strong.
Leak reveals government plan to bring forward small business tax cuts and change $20,000 instant asset write-off
The government is seeking to bring its small business tax cuts into effect four years earlier than originally planned, costing $3.6 billion.
Sydney businesses file $40 million lawsuit against NSW government after light rail construction forces business closures
More than 60 businesses have filed a $40 million class-action lawsuit against the NSW government for mismanagement of the Sydney light rail construction.
Michaelia Cash appointed as Australia’s new Small Business Minister as ministry brought back to cabinet
Former Jobs and Innovation Minister Michaelia Cash has been appointed Australia's new Small Business Minister as part of a broad reshuffle
Government urged to bring small business tax cuts forward to July 2019 as big business cuts fail to pass Senate
Business groups have urged the government to bring forward tax cuts for SMEs after it failed to pass the final stage of company tax cut legislation.
Controversial Fair Work Commission decision on sick leave could lead to grave consequences for small business
A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission could have widespread ramifications on how sick leave for shift workers is calculated and lead to millions of dollars in backpay
“A lay-down misere”: Calls to relieve super burden on SMEs as royal commission focuses on superannuation
Australia’s small business leaders say employers should be taken out of the superannuation process as the banking royal commission focuses on the $26 billion industry this week.
Fair Work Commission pledges better systems for SMEs in wake of Billson report, but business leaders say “much more” to be done
The Fair Work Commission has responded to a report into unfair dismissal changes for SMEs by agreeing to simplify, and improve access to, the system.
