Bruce Billson
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Federal Government spends almost $40,000 on a small business app
The Federal Opposition has slammed a small business iPad app as "more Gillard Labor government waste", after it was revealed the app cost $3... Read More -
Abbott’s carbon tax flyer prompts last-minute gouging warning
Entrepreneurs have been warned over carbon tax price gouging, after the Opposition wrote to thousands of small business owners warning them of the imp... 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 -
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 -
Business groups outline wish lists for new minister Brendan O’Connor
Business groups have welcomed Brendan O’Connor’s appointment as Small Business Minister, but expect the former union official to quickly get to work o... Read More -
Small Business Minister role opens up – again
Labor Senator Mark Arbib has stepped down from his role as Small Business Minister, much to the exasperation of the small business sector, which will ... Read More -
Arbib replaces Sherry as Small Business Minister
The Gillard Government has appointed Mark Arbib as Australia’s Small Business Minister following the resignation of Nick Sherry, who held the title fo... Read More -
Tax forum proposals highlight small business struggles
Business groups have lined up to put forward a raft of proposals for the federal government’s Tax Forum, which is set to kick off tomorrow, although s... Read More -
Small businesses remain fearful of carbon tax impact
Two thirds of Australian business owners still believe the carbon tax will hurt their business, according to a new poll, despite a general rise in pub... Read More -
Carbon tax impact downplayed by Deloitte, as new poll reveals rise in public support
A leading economic forecaster has downplayed the impact of the carbon tax on businesses, as a new poll reveals public support for the scheme has risen... Read More
