Australia’s government released a $2.7billion tax break for SMEs today. But what does it mean for your small business and does it help you grow your business, create more jobs? “The specific measure for SMEs in the $2.7 billion... read more
Australia’s government released a $2.7billion tax break for SMEs today. But what does it mean for your small business and does it help you grow your business, create more jobs? “The specific measure for SMEs in the $2.7 billion... read more
19 January 2009 ninemsn online news reports that a leading economic forecaster has warned its clients to batten down the hatches for the sharpest deceleration Australia’s economy has ever experienced. But Australia is in a better position than almost... read more
The Australian Fair Pay Commission is inviting written submissions from interested groups and individuals in the lead-up to the July 2009 Minimum Wage Decision. The Commission is interested in receiving a wide range of views on issues relevant to minimum... read more
The Australian Government has allocated $240 million over four years to establish Clean Business Australia a partnership with Australian business and industry for tackling climate change. Clean Business Australia will support a range of activities aimed at improving our... read more
Applications closing SOON! Don’t forget that applications for the 2007-08 grant year close on 1 December 2008. Austrade cannot, by law, accept late applications. Before submitting your application please check that you have filled out all relevant questions and... read more
Yesterday I attended a forum to discuss proposed new grants to help small business. As part of its $12 million commitment, the competitive grants program will provide between $5,000 and $15,000 to small businesses to help meet the set-up costs... read more
The federal government says the tax office will work with small business to minimise the impact of the global economic crisis, by introducing measures including individual tax management plans, $4 million for advisory centres and guarantees of on-time payments for... read more
From 1 October, employers will need to adjust their payrolls to take into account a $21.66 per week increase in the standard Federal Minimum Wage. The increase takes effect from the first pay period on or after 1 October. From this... read more
The Productivity Commission’s draft report on Paid Parental Leave has now been released. The report may be downloaded in whole or in part from the inquiry website at: http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/parentalsupport. A detailed description of the draft model of paid parental... read more
Read about how the ABN is discussing a range of public policy issues identified by you; our ABN community, with Government and Opposition politicians. Some issues you raised included: the need for more government support for women in small... read more
