AU Election 2022
Meet the Ministers who are going to drive industry, finance, and small business
"This is an exciting team, a team which is overflowing with talent," PM Anthony Albanese has said about his new cabinet and ministry.
The Albanese government has promised to bring these two issues to the fore, but SMEs are sceptical
In the run-up to this year’s elections, we consistently discussed two key topics in our interviews and interactions with SME owners.
What plans does the Albanese government have for SMEs?
We try to figure out what business and startup sectors can expect from Anthony Albanese's government in the near future.
‘We look forward to putting in place the best policy settings for SMEs possible with the new govt’: COSBOA
COSBOA says that SMEs expect lower merchant fees, stricter late payment regulations, and the continued regulatory reforms introduced in the budget.
Two business leaders unveil SMEs’ wishlist before Saturday’s election
What are SMB leaders looking for in this election? Here’s a wish list from business leaders in the community.
Australia’s jobless rate is at its lowest in nearly 50 years, working hours up 1.3% in April
The ABS reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April 2022 was 3.9 per cent.
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.
Election 2022: Both major parties need to work harder to support Australian households
The Roundtable scores the major parties' election policies against the research evidence outlined in our 2022 Election benchmarks below.
Compliance and digitisation ticket to SME votes: survey
A survey of 1,000 Australian small and medium-sized enterprises reveals the issues that business owners want to see prioritised.
‘Stand on own two feet’: Labor commits $1bn to improve Australian manufacturing
Labor has committed $1bn towards improving Australia’s industrial base across sectors like transport, medical science, and renewables.
Election 2022: Survey reveals what policies SME owners want to see from campaigning parties
The global small business platform Xero has revealed the top concerns for Australia's small business owners in the run-up to the 2022 election
Election 2022: Albanese promises employment summit to discuss wages, productivity
If elected, the Labor government intends to hold an employment summit to encourage discussions between unions and employer groups on key issues.