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Abbott promises to double small business growth rate
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has promised to double the existing annual rate of small business growth to 1.5% if elected. Read More -
Government lifts two-month freeze on clean tech programs
The Federal Government has resumed its Clean Technology Investment Programs following a two-month freeze, but there are fears that the pause will have... Read More -
Five ways SMEs will be affected by Wayne Swan’s budget cuts
Small businesses are bracing themselves for a hit following the release of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, which has down... Read More -
Coalition slams NBN's six-month delay, $1.4 billion cost blowout
The Federal Government's control over the National Broadband Network has been questioned after it released an update for its corporate report yes... Read More -
Privacy Act changes: What your start-up must know
Start-ups are being warned to consider changes to the Privacy Act to avoid unwittingly exposing themselves to massive fines in the crucial set-up phas... Read More -
Green start-ups targeted by new $200 million innovation fund
Green start-ups are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice with regard to funding programs, following the launch of the $200 million Clean Technology... Read More -
SME manufacturers win $8.1 million in grants to cut energy bills
A group of SME manufacturers in the struggling food and wine sectors are among the recipients of $8.1 million in cash in the first grants from the Gil... Read More -
NSW Opposition introduces small business commissioner bill
The NSW Opposition has introduced a bill to give the state’s small business commissioner “real teeth”, amid criticism from both sides of politics that... Read More -
Federal Budget 2012: Hockey takes aim at “confused” budget
Federal Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has branded the 2012 budget “confused”, claiming it fails to provide measures to aid economic growth and will ramp... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Mining industry takes out pre-budget advertising campaign
The mining industry has taken out a pre-budget advertising campaign against the Gillard Government to strike out against potential tax rises in the re... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: James Murdoch resigns from BSkyB
James Murdoch has stepped down as chairman of British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) in a bid to protect the company from being damaged by the News Corp pho... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Murdoch to “hit back” over sabotage allegations
News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch has indicated he is preparing to “hit back” at what he describes as the “lies” directed towards his business.... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Unions push for super-charged wage rises
Unions are set to defy Workplace Relations and Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten today by refusing to give up wage increases in return for higher s... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Liberals take control of COAG reforms
Liberal premiers are working to take control of the Federal-state agenda to overcome obstacles in the Gillard Government’s process, and pursue new ref... Read More -
Labor announces establishment of Small Business Commissioner
The Gillard Government has announced the establishment of a Federal Small Business Commissioner, which it says will act as an advocate for and provide... Read More -
Greens give ultimatum on small business tax cuts
The Greens have outlined their tax wish list, calling on the government to legislate its company tax cuts and lift the definition of small business fr... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Gillard launches Business Advisory Forum
The Gillard government has set up a formal advisory group that will analyse the amount of red tape that small businesses have to deal with. Prime ... Read More -
Hospitality sector calls for special treatment over wages
The hospitality sector shouldn’t have to pay penalty rates on weekends and public holidays, a leading industry group says, because businesses in the s... Read More -
Union pay push set to impact retailers
Employers in the retail industry could be dealt another blow in light of a union push to introduce the adult wage at 18 years of age instead of 20, in... Read More -
SMEs fearful of super contributions hike: report
More than 95% of SMEs say an increase in the level of compulsory super contributions will raise business costs, according to a new survey. Read More
