Will the Coalition’s record win it the small-business vote?
By supporting several of the Coalition's flagship small-business policies, Labor has muted potential criticism and, in some cases, given itself an edge.
Coalition promises to cut energy prices by 25%
The Coalition says its focus on reliable new electricity generation will deliver big savings for small businesses struggling with bills.
Labor’s family trust tax costed at $7.7 billion amid concern small business will be hardest hit
Labor has released costings for its family trust tax, outlining its plan to crack down on misuse, although there is concern small business will be caught in the crossfire.
Greens propose $3 billion tax break for small businesses dealing with wage increases
The Greens have proposed giving small businesses $3 billion in tax breaks tied to employee pay rises and hiring more workers.
You decide: Uncertainty prevails as small business emerges as defining factor in election
Small business prefers Liberal over Labor, but many remain undecided just a few weeks out from polling day. Here's what owners are saying.
Things are heating up: Small-business policy is aplenty as politicians try to tackle climate change
Australia's major political parties have adopted broad climate-change policies, and there's plenty small businesses need to know.
Capital injection: Morrison commits $100 million to SME growth
The government has committed $100 million in taxpayer money to a new growth fund which would seek to turbocharge high-growth-potential SMEs.
A roller-coaster ride: A timeline of Australia’s scant investment in science and technology
Inconsistency and lack of unity over many years has led to reactivity from the STEM sector, rather than strategic long-term planning.
Labor looks to lock in minimum ‘living wage’ hike as momentum builds for Fair Work changes
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has made a principled commitment to increase the minimum wage, saying the current rate is hard for workers to live off.
Government backs small biz justice reform as Labor moves on ‘double dipping’ for casual workers
Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.
Government to extend instant asset write-off, rebuffing calls to make it permanent
The government will extend its instant asset write-off but has not announced any plans to improve the awareness or accessibility of the program.
Easier pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries under new Labor plan
The capacity of the Fair Work Commission to order pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries will be strengthened under Labor policy.
