The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed media reports that Treasury is considering a revenue-contingent business loan scheme, saying it would provide a lifeline to small businesses recovering from the COVID crisis. Ms Carnell, who has been calling on the Federal
The Western Australian Government continues to announce measures to support small business during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The small business relief package includes: A $43 million package for small businesses and charities impacted by the 31 January 2021 five day lockdown, including an electricity bill offset. $17,500
Consumers and small business will have better access to finance following the passage through parliament of the Morrison Government’s reforms to the Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) Regime. The strengthened regime will deliver benefits to lenders and borrowers and drive competition in the lending market
The southern half of Western Australia is being hit particularly hard by the impacts of climate change, presenting long-term water security challenges for farmers in the regions. In response, the McGowan Government makes two announcements. McGowan Government announces a $7.3 million infrastructure plan to upgrade
Victoria’s nation-leading creative industries will receive more support as creative workers and businesses continue to re-activate the sector with new projects and collaborations. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson today announced more than $5.6 million in grants to boost creative careers, businesses, facilities, and experiences
The JobMaker Hiring Credit is here and businesses can claim payments for new positions they create until 6 October 2021. The first claim period for the JobMaker Hiring Credit opened on 1 February 2021 and closes on 30 April 2021. To be able to claim JobMaker Hiring Credit
With a number of COVID-19 support initiatives set to wind up in the coming months, now is the time to act if you haven’t applied for support packages you may be eligible for as a small business owner. COVID-19 support package end dates Initiative End
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has commended the NSW Government for its new pilot program that will see some small business subcontractors get paid in 20 business days. The pilot program, which runs until June, signals the NSW’s government’s commitment
Research and development will become a key jobs creator in NSW as the Government launches a bold new plan to make the State an R&D world leader. Premier Gladys Berejiklian today launched the Turning Ideas into Jobs – Accelerating Research & Development in NSW Action Plan.
Eligible businesses can now register to take part in the NSW Government’s economic stimulus program, Dine & Discover NSW. The Dine & Discover program will rollout across NSW from March 2021. It will provide an economic boost for dining, arts and tourism businesses. Under the program, every NSW
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