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Morrison government announces second round of the Boosting Female Founders Initiative
The federal government has launched a new $11.6 million funding round under the Boosting Female Founders Initiative that will support female entrepreneurs.
What the government changes to JobKeeper mean for business owners
The government has released more detail about the much-anticipated changes to the JobKeeper program. In a press conference, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison and the Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg announced a new and more targeted version of the JobKeeper program will commence from October 2020. The changes will take effect from 28 […]
The reaction to PM’s workplace relations system review
Employsure’s founder and managing director, Ed Mallett has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Australian government will take a fresh look at refreshing the workplace relations system. “The federal government’s intention to review the workplace relations system is encouraging for the 24,000 small businesses we represent across Australia,” Mr Mallett said. “The overwhelming view […]
Changes to Scott Morrison’s cabinet
Prime Minister Scott’s Morrison’s new cabinet and broader ministry was sworn in on Wednesday at Government House in Canberra. Here are the key changes in the Morrison government: – Bridget McKenzie is Australia’s first female Agriculture Minister – Sussan Ley moves back into cabinet as environment minister, replacing Melissa Price – Ken Wyatt moves into cabinet […]
Tax cuts new financial year cut-off
Australia’s tax agency says it can retrospectively deliver tax cuts if the coalition’s proposal doesn’t pass through parliament before the end of the financial year. But it remains to be seen if the tax cuts will pass parliament, with key crossbench senators still to pledge their support for the plan. Government senator Zed Seselja is […]
Morrison to prioritise planned tax cuts
Scott Morrison plans to prioritise his promised tax cuts after he settles his new ministry line up, as the nation waits to see if the coalition gets a majority in the lower house. As counting continues on Monday the Liberal and Nationals were on 75 seats – two seats short of the 77 it needs […]
Morrison: Interest rate cut up to RBA
Prime Minister Scott Morrison won’t be drawn on a possible interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank, saying any reduction is a decision for the independent central bank. Financial markets see an increased likelihood of a cut in the 1.5 per cent cash rate after inflation figures released this week showed the annual rate unexpectedly […]
Draft legislation to boost fintech startup investment released for comment by treasurer
The Turnbull Government has drafted legislative reforms to support investment in innovative fintech companies by venture capital and angel investors, Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced. Released yesterday for a public consultation period ending Friday, 10 November, the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. #) Bill 2017 proposes amendments to the Tax […]
Coalition announces Bill to remove double taxation of digital currencies
The Coalition government has introduced legislation to remove double taxation of digital currencies, ensuring Australians will no longer be charged GST on purchases of virtual money, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Bill will ensure that digital currency is treated the same way as physical money for GST purposes. Treasurer Scott Morrison said in a […]