The WA Government has announced a record $2 million in grants to support local businesses secure contract opportunities, more than doubling last year's (2019) funding and supporting the WA Recovery Plan initiatives.
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Bunnings’ disappointing decision to ban Australian timber from VicForests to cost hundreds of jobs
The decision by Bunnings to stop selling Australian timber sourced from VicForests is disappointing and wrong.
Instant asset write-off a boost when most needed
"The announcement by the Treasurer of an extension of the Instant asset write-off for businesses with turnover of less than $500 million is a sensible forward-looking measure," Innes Willox, the Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group, said.
Least cost routing to help small businesses on road to recovery
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling on banks to make “least cost routing” available to small business as a matter of urgency.
$140 million to boost critical industries damaged by bushfires
The NSW Government announced a $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package to support forestry, horticulture and agriculture industries impacted by the recent bushfires.
Red tape cut, access easier for bushfire affected small businesses
The Australian Government has announced a new $10,000 grant and simplified access to existing loans and other services for small businesses impacted by recent bushfires.
Australian agricultural production strong
The value of Aussie agricultural production is forecast to remain high despite bushfires and prolonged drought, with overseas demand balancing drought-related falls in farm output and incomes.
JobKeeper package a survival kit for small businesses
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the $130 billion JobKeeper package announced by the federal government today (30 March 2020).