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Politics
Morrison unveils $50,000 grants for bushfire-hit SMEs as “useless” loans come under fire
Bushfire-hit SMEs will be eligible for thousands of dollars in Commonwealth support under an assistance package announced today — but not everyone is happy.
Politics
“Treating cancer with a band aid”: Science Minister cops flack for shutting down climate change science
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews is a hot topic on Twitter after discouraging a national conversation about climate change.
Politics
Small business makes case for cash injection in “historic” roundtable with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised additional Commonwealth support for small businesses affected by bushfire as soon as next week.
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Grants, loans and tourism support on the table as government moves to assist bushfire-hit SMEs
The Morrison government will meet with small business advocates on Tuesday to develop a support package for SMEs affected by Australian bushfires.
Finance, Politics
SMEs could get $500,000 low-cost loans from government to help with bushfire recovery
The Morrison Government is considering extending interest-free loans to small businesses affected by ongoing bushfires across Australia.
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Push to outlaw unfair contracts runs into 2020 as consultations kick off
The Morrison government will consider whether to outlaw unfair contracts for small businesses next year, over a year after its initial announcement.
Finance, Politics
Cash stash: Josh Frydenberg’s tax cuts aren’t flowing into small business tills
Australians saved rather than spent most of the budget tax cuts, almost doubling the proportion of household income saved, leaving spending languishing.
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“Does not integrate at all”: Kaufland’s new store scrutinised
Kaufland's proposed Geelong store will be scrutinised today by councillors, amid concern the location will stick out like a sore thumb.
Politics
Carnell: How single touch payroll could help solve Australia’s wage theft crisis
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has called on the federal government to explore how single touch payroll could be used to deal with wage theft.
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