“Exasperated”: Small business advocates fear delays will mean SMEs miss out on $314 million energy tax breaks
Small business figureheads fear the full $314 million in tax benefits expected under the Small Business Energy Incentive will go unrealised, with its delayed passage into law causing uncertainty among the business owners it was designed to help.
Exclusive: Small Business Minister shies away from permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off, for now
Minister for Small Business Julie Collins has shied away from permanent changes to the instant asset write-off scheme, as small businesses endure another anxious wait for the cashflow-boosting measure to become law.
Government to consider tougher penalties, franchise license scheme after major franchising review
The federal government will consider a new licensing scheme for the $135 billion franchise sector, after the competition watchdog argued the existing system contributes to power imbalances between franchisors and their small business franchisees.
Julie Collins: Payment times reforms will be a shot in the arm for small businesses
Minister for small business Julie Collins explains how the overhaul to the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 will help level the playing field for small businesses.
Labor, Coalition to compete for small business hearts and minds at COSBOA summit
The federal government and the Opposition will show off their duelling visions for the small business sector at this week's COSBOA National Small Business Summit, one of the last big-name business events before the May budget outlines taxpayer support for SMEs.
Small businesses “at the heart of our decision-making”: Julie Collins
Minister for Small Business Julie Collins explains the various initiatives the government is taking to help small businesses thrive in Australia.
New bill promises special ACCC treatment for small business complaints
Small businesses would be granted a dedicated complaints process within the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, fast-tracking their concerns about breaches of competition law or franchising regulations, under a new bill before the House of Representatives.
Unprecedented: SME payment times regulator names and shames late reporters
Australia's payment times watchdog has quietly named and shamed the parent company of Regional Express and other ASX-listed giants for failing to comply with its data collection rules.
Collins: “Fairness” front and centre in Labor’s 2024 small business strategy
A fairer competitive landscape will help small businesses cope with persistent inflation and economic volatility, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says, outlining the federal government's approach to small business support in 2024.
Opinion: Adding extra complexity for already stressed SME owners is not helpful
Former CEO of COSBOA Peter Strong says the Australian workplace relations system is the most complex in the world, and it may be very difficult for small businesses to 'look at the detail'.
Exclusive: Small Business Minister Julie Collins on Labor’s SME track record and IR “fear-mongering”
In an exclusive discussion with SmartCompany, the Small Business Minister backed Labor's achievements for SMEs 18 months since the election.
$18.2 million for small business cybersecurity “health checks” and post-attack support
Small businesses will gain access to a new cyber security "health check" program and tailored assistance to help them recover from cyberattacks, under a new $18.2 million plan from the federal government.
