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Labor, Coalition, or Greens? The policies SME owners need to know
With billions of dollars promised across the board on the campaign trail, it can be hard for any voter to keep track. We break it down for you.
Industry veteran argues small business cabinet seat is token move
The decision to give small business cabinet-level representation in Federal Parliament is nothing more than a token appointment, according to Servcorp COO Marcus Moufarrige.
Brendan O’Connor named new Minister for Small Business
Julia Gillard has named Brendan O’Connor as new the Minister for Small Business, with the portfolio getting a boost to the federal cabinet for the first time after last Monday’s leadership ballot led to a cabinet reshuffle.
Julia Gillard wins leadership ballot
Julia Gillard has won this morning’s Labor leadership ballot 71 votes to 31, demonstrating she has the majority support of the Caucus. Kevin Rudd has confirmed he’ll move to the backbench and remain as Member for Griffith.
Calls for carbon tax to top agenda at Government Tax Forum
The Tax Institute is calling for the Federal Government to double the duration of its planned two-day Tax Forum in October, and place the carbon tax at the top of the agenda.
NSW Labor slumps to new low in polls
NSW Labor under the leadership of Premier Kristina Keneally is polling worse than when former Premier Nathan Rees was pushed from the job in December last year.
Swan forced to defend Labor leadership at G20
Treasurer Wayne Swan has been forced to defend the Labor Party’s moves to oust former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd through caucus dealing at the G20 conference in Toronto, Canada.
Keneally dominates O’Farrell as preferred NSW premier
NSW Labor’s Kristina Keneally is dominating the Liberal’s Barry O’Farrell as preferred premier for the state, but seems destined to be a popular leader of a losing party if the latest Newspoll numbers hold true.
ACTU strategist quits before federal election
The Labor Party has been dealt a major blow with Cath Bowtell announcing she will quit the ACTU after losing in her bid for the council presidency to nurses union chief, Ged Kearney.