The ACT Government has announced two new grant programs; one to assist with buiding an overseas brand and one to assist with commercialisation. TradeConnect (TCon)—Building Global OpportunitiesAn ACT Government grant program assisting ACT companies build global opportunities and enhance... read more
As part of our mission to keep politicians up to date with the issues and barriers that women in business face, today I had the great pleasure of meeting with Julie Bishop MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and... read more
At present, only private telephone numbers can be listed on the Do Not Call Register, which enables people to register to opt out of receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls. The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has just released a... read more
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is now calling for nominations for the 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards, held annually to recognise the extraordinary contribution to Australian society of individuals and organisations committed to human rights,... read more
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations has asked the ABN to contribute to its inquiry on women’s equal opportunities in the workforce, including pay equity. The deadline to lodge submissions is 28 August. Some of the... read more
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today announced that the Government’s new $75 million Climate Ready program is open for applications. Climate Ready will support Australian businesses developing new products, processes and services to tackle... read more
The Government has released its proposal for a new plan to tackle climate change by reducing carbon pollution. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, scheduled to commence in 2010 will, for the first time, place a limit, or cap, on... read more
Yesterday 100 women from all over Australia participated in the HerBusiness‘s webinar: Government Support and Programs for Small Business, presented by Susan McGrath. Women explored the various grants, subsidies, rebates and programs available from both state and federal governments.... read more
This August Victoria’s Small Business Festival will provide inspiration, ideas and information for you small business with more than 360 events registered as part of the festival. Learn more at business.vic.gov.au/energise or by calling 13 22 15. read more
Following our initial contact with his office earlier this year, the ABN met with the Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP (Minister for Small Business) and his Chief of Staff on 8 July, to discuss a range of public policy... read more
This week’s snap poll is all about numbers! The Australian Bureau of Statistics announced on 15 May that the average Australian women’s wage is now $52,166 per annum. How does your salary compare? Click on the poll at the... read more
The Productivity Commission has invited the ABN to contribute to its enquiry into Paid Maternal, Paternal and Parental Leave. The issue of paid parental leave is one that is regularly raised by members, so we want to make the... read more
