Politics
Politics
Small business patent regime axed as controversial reforms pass the Senate
The Senate has passed several controversial small business reforms which will change Australia's patent regime and expand ATO powers.
Politics
NSW government launches ‘toolkit’ to help small businesses secure local council contracts
A new pilot program initiated by the NSW government hopes to help small businesses win contracts from their local councils.
Politics
A PR stunt? Why the government’s wage theft crackdown comes at a suspicious time
The government’s threat of jail for bosses engaging in wage theft may be a PR exercise designed to camouflage the blow of big hits to come for workers.
Politics, Startup Analysis
“Inactivity is criminal”: Calls to focus on profits, not purpose, rejected by Aussie business
Just days before the Global Climate Strike, businesses are being called to set social causes aside and focus on boosting the economy.
Opinion, Politics
Potato-potato: Treasurer contradicts Minister for Women, claiming gender pay gap has closed
On Monday, Frydenberg announced the good news. On Tuesday, Minister for Women Marise Payne conceded a 14% gender pay gap still exists.
Opinion, Politics
Back it up, Frydenberg: Why the Treasurer telling big business to “back yourself” completely misses the point
In a landmark speech on Monday, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told corporates "to back yourself and use your balance sheet to invest and grow".
Innovation, Politics
Bags banned: South Australia to ditch plastic in cafe and retail trial
South Australia is moving ahead with a trial to ditch common plastic items in four retail precincts in a first-of-its-kind move.
Politics
Government releases timetable for banking royal commission recommendations, following criticism it is ‘dragging its feet’
Treasurer Frydenberg has issued a timetable for the government’s dealing with the recommendations from the royal commission into banking.
Politics
“WorkChoices 2.0”: Furor as Coalition backbenchers call for SME unfair dismissal exemption
Political rhetoric on proposed changes to workplace laws is ramping up amid reports Coalition MPs want SMEs exempted from unfair dismissal laws.
Marketing, Politics
