Government to cut paid parental leave red tape with $10 million in SME support
This comes as key Senate crossbenchers Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock argue local businesses deserve compensation or carve-outs for delivering parental leave payments to employees.
“Not on the sideline, not in the spotlight”: COSBOA’s Matthew Addison reviews the budget for small business
COSBOA chair Matthew Addison gives his assessment of the 2023 federal budget, and what else the government needs to do to support small businesses.
Budget 2023: 13 key measures for small business in the 2023 federal budget
The full scope of the expectation-defying document will come into focus in the days to come, but here are the key policies and updates for SMEs delivered by the Albanese government’s first ‘full’ budget.
Frankly Speaking: Five things I’d do differently if I was starting my small business now, with what I’ve learnt
Don’t make the same mistakes we have — get your business off to a flying start, says Chryssie Swarbrick.
The Coalition is yet to fully explain how it will create 400,000 new small businesses, a week after its major campaign pledge
Industry experts have welcomed the Morrison government's pledge to help create 400,000 new small businesses, but want more detail.
WA’s new procurement framework aims to cut red tape
Western Australia’s new procurement framework has come into effect this week, which the state government says will promote consistent policies and practices and make it easier for businesses to work with government.
Morrison unveils $120 million deregulation package for business ahead of May budget
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $120 million deregulation package for business will be unveiled in the upcoming May budget.
Budget 2020: Fringe benefits tax exemptions and red tape cuts on the way
The federal government will use next week’s budget to introduce a raft of tax concessions, including fringe benefits tax exemptions.
Chris Jordan floats streamlined future of tax, saying ATO could “do your BAS for you”
In the future, the ATO could take the strain off business owners by doing many of their obligations for them, Chris Jordan says.
Company director crackdown: New laws tighten rules for business owners
The government's latest company director crackdown will see new laws tackle dodgy resignations and cheap asset sales that rip off creditors.
Morrison pledges red tape overhaul, invites suggestions from business
Red tape cuts and industrial relations reform are on the agenda as business lobbyists stretch out their hands to a newly reelected coalition government.
Inventing with integrity: Why red tape doesn’t stifle innovation
Red tape doesn't stifle innovation, it supports inventing with integrity and boosts consumer confidence in new, emerging products, writes Kristy Chong.