Collins: “Fairness” front and centre in Labor’s 2024 small business strategy
A fairer competitive landscape will help small businesses cope with persistent inflation and economic volatility, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says, outlining the federal government's approach to small business support in 2024.
Small business voters turning on Coalition, Julie Collins says, as May budget nears
Small Business Minister Julie Collins has swung against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's claim the government treats small business owners with "suspicion", drawing links between the Liberal Party's recent by-election defeat and its recent record on small business issues.
Stephen Kamper to lead NSW small business policy in Chris Minns’ new cabinet
Former accountant and shadow small business minister Stephen Kamper has been tasked with leading New South Wales' small business policies, as part of newly elected Premier Chris Minns' first cabinet.
“Critical”: Small Business Minister Julie Collins urges SMEs to share views for payment times review
The federal government has urged small businesses to share their thoughts on how to accelerate payment times between major companies and their suppliers.
Opinion: Labor has broken its promises to small business, so it’s time Julie Collins resigned
Collins is either a lame-duck minister or is actually working behind closed doors with other ministers and with the ACTU to make life harder for those she supposedly represents, says Peter Strong.
Peter Strong: Albanese government neglects small business with ‘UnionChoices’ legislation
When it comes to small business we are hearing lots of good rhetoric but seeing the opposite in action, says Peter Strong.
Small business owners to share challenges with Julie Collins, Sussan Ley at Parliament House showcase
A select group of small business owners will tonight share an audience with federal lawmakers in Canberra, as rising costs, staff shortages, and troubling Christmas spending forecasts heap pressure on the sector.
Budget 2022: SME leaders concerned over $8 million tweak in Small Business Ombudsman funding
Small business luminaries fear the move to redirect funding could limit the Small Business Ombudsman's other business support initiatives.
Aussie tech SMEs say government procurement favours large multinational players
A survey of Australian SME technology companies of their experiences in selling to the government has laid bare a raft of entrenched obstacles local firms face in winning public sector business.
Small Business Minister: Optus must “do everything” it can to support affected businesses
Small Business Minister Julie Collins says the government “expects Optus to do everything to support affected customers, including small businesses” in the wake of the massive cyberattack on the telco.
Queensland’s $5 million business grant program reopens applications following technical issues
The Queensland Business Basics Grant is set to reopen next week after technical issues prevented the third round of applications from opening on the original planned date of May 4.
Franchise code breaches could now result in $10 million fines
Businesses that are found to have breached the franchising code now face potential fines of up to $10 million, as part of continued efforts to stamp out bad behaviour in the sector.
