Federal budget: Tax “holidays”, red tape reduction on small business wishlist
Business representatives have shared their hopes for the 2025-2026 federal budget, making tax and red tape central issues.
CPA Australia challenges new tax policy for businesses
Jenny Wong, CPA Australia’s tax lead, has voiced strong opposition to the bill, emphasising its harsh impact on small ...
Tax reform, red tape changes vital for small business
The pressure on small businesses across Australia is relentless. Mum-and-dad operators – the heart of our local communities ...
Coalition’s small business tax deductions would cost $1.6b, Labor claims
The Coalition’s plan to allow small businesses up to $20,000 in tax deductions for meals and entertainment-related expenses ...
Small businesses brace for higher costs but hope for interest rate cuts
Australian small to medium enterprises expect the cost of doing business to rise this year but are keeping their sights on a ...
Innovation7d
Small business pushes govt to revive tech tax break
The Albanese government is being urged to reintroduce a Coalition-era tax break that helped small businesses invest in ...
Business Council of Australia demands fix to education standards, Yr 12 retention
A leading business lobby has raised alarm bells that Australia will be lacking in workers in critical industries unless we ...