The Federal Government is warning businesses to brace for a tough budget next month as new figures show a $4.5 billion revenue shortfall, prompting th... Read More

Western Australia is the latest state set to install a Small Business Commissioner, following in the footsteps of Victoria, South Australia and, poten... Read More

NSW shadow treasurer Mike Baird has announced a plan to cut payroll tax in another attempt to woo business owners before the state election on March 2... Read More

There has been a mixed response to the Federal Government’s controversial carbon tax plan, which could see small businesses paying a fixed carbon pric... Read More

The Federal Government will cut or delay multiple projects, funds and grants in order to cover the cost of Queensland’s $5.6 billion flood damage bill... Read More

Flood-stricken franchisees face losing their businesses, with the Retail Food Group admitting that some of its Queensland outlets may not reopen. Read More

The bill for insurance losses from the Queensland floods could hit $1 billion, according to JPMorgan. Read More

South Australia could become the second state to appoint a Small Businesses Commissioner, following the launch of a high-level steering committee on t... Read More

Victorian start-ups are in Australia’s most business-friendly state in terms of regulatory burden, according to a new report released by the Business ... Read More

Victoria is the most business-friendly jurisdiction in Australia, according to the Business Council of Australia, surpassing the Federal Government it... Read More

The wrangling over the National Broadband Network has stepped up a notch, with communications minister Stephen Conroy hailing a new report that backed... Read More

The fight over the National Broadband Network is ramping up, with the government set to fast-track high-speed broadband to rural areas. Read More