Advocates for Australian-made products have slammed the nation’s treasurers for political cowardice after they deferred a decision on reducing the $1,000 GST low value exemption for overseas online purchases.
The most comprehensive review of competition policy in 20 years is now underway and an independent panel has been tasked with providing a final report to government within 12 months. The final terms of reference for the review and the membership of the independent review panel were released by Small Business Minister Bruce Bilson last […]
Growth in the Australian start-up sector could be damaged unless the government strikes the right balance in setting the investment reporting obligations for superfunds.
The recent relaxation of subclass 457 visa rules has opened up new opportunities for some businesses, but reignited fears of potential workplace rorts. In February, the cap on business nominations for skilled migrants imposed by the former Labor government was quietly lifted by the Abbott government and was quickly followed by a new review into […]
Employers have blasted the Fair Work Commission’s decision to scrap junior pay rates for 20-year-old retail workers, warning the step will hurt smaller operators. There are also claims it may further lift youth unemployment, because the pay will act as a disincentive for retailers to hire from this sector of the labour market. Executive Director […]
Small businesses are facing the prospect of faster payments for government contracts and a reduced burden in administering employee entitlements under Tony Abbott’s deregulation drive.
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