Politics
Scott Morrison’s budget silence: Has he forgotten SMEs?
Treasurer Scott Morrison says he won’t be “Santa” when handing down next month’s federal budget, but despite pledging to focus on infrastruc…
Greens push for a publicly owned ‘People’s Bank’ as part of a big-government platform
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Greens leader Richard Di Natale on Wednesday will put forward a radical proposal for a public…
Australian newsagents celebrate as government acts to outlaw “dodgy” lottery betting sites
Australian newsagents say they have secured a massive win against global betting platforms this week, with the federal Minister for Communic…
Labor backs down to allow pensioners to retain cash refunds on franked dividends
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Labor has capitulated to pressure to exempt pensioners from its plan to end cash refunds for …
Government edges closer to sealing company tax cut plan: Here are the key players
There’s been plenty of movement in the federal parliament since politicians came back to school in February, but when it comes to company ta…
Four things to know about South Australia’s new premier Steven Marshall
South Australian Liberal leader Steven Marshall has taken the reins from former Labor leader Jay Weatherill and will commence his term as Pr…
As Bill Shorten wages war on shareholder tax credits, small businesses urged to employ big-picture planning
Opposition leader Bill Shorten will today unveil plans to wind back cash refunds associated with dividend imputation credits, but while this…
Pauline Hanson challenges Turnbull to axe payroll tax: Aussie entrepreneurs weigh in
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson has thrown down a challenge to Malcolm Turnbull to work with the states to abolish payroll tax, but small …
Former small business minister Michael McCormack becomes deputy prime minister
Former small business minister Michael McCormack has been elected leader of the Nationals Party this morning, making him the nation’s incomi…
Government claims procurement support for ‘Indigenous business sector’ has been a success
A big increase in Australian Public Service spending with suppliers that have some Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ownership remains on…
