The Australian Government has announced the following 3 measures to assist small businesses that have an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million: Small business technology investment boost Small business skills and training boost Small business energy incentive – not yet law. Each measure will allow an extra 20% tax...
Australia’s biggest bank is partnering with the country’s most popular electric vehicle manufacturer in a bid to speed up adoption of low-emission cars. The Commonwealth Bank announced a deal with Tesla on Wednesday, revealing personal and business loans for electric vehicles from the US brand would...
Australia’s inflation rate shifted higher than the previous month as widely expected. The Australian Bureau of Statistics consumer price index for August came in at an annual rate of 5.2 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent in July. The indicator tracks the cost of buying the...
Barriers stopping pensioners and job seekers from working will be dismantled under a federal government plan to create a secure, fairly paid job for everyone who wants one. A vision for work in Australia has been set out in a wide-ranging white paper. It’s the third time...
Aiming for a sustainable, fair economy also grows companies’ long-term value and responsible shareholders will vote accordingly at upcoming meetings, investors are warning boardrooms. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have taken on fresh urgency, with mandatory climate reporting due to be phased in for large...
More products promising to be carbon neutral are expected to hit stores after Apple kicked off the trend with its newest smart watches, experts predict. But potential buyers have been warned to inspect the fine print of green claims to ensure their emissions reductions are genuine. The...