Draft legislation released today will introduce two tax incentives that support small businesses to train and upskill employees, and improve their digital and tech capacity. The legislation released for public consultation will introduce the productivity measures that were included in the March 2022 Budget but have not
The Palaszczuk Government is supporting the recovery of small and medium-sized businesses by injecting a $300 million boost from Buy Queensland procurement initiative. The National Retail Association welcomes Queensland’s Government’s decision to lift the Buy Queensland small and medium business procurement target from 25 percent
Flood-impacted small businesses and not-for-profits in Kangaroo Valley can now apply for a $10,000 grant. Many Kangaroo Valley businesses suffered significant financial losses due to prolonged road closures following the February-March 2022 flood event. The Kangaroo Valley Road Closure Small Business Support Grant, which is
Three new angel investor networks backed by the Andrews Labor Government through Launch Vic are set to unlock as much as $9 million in early-stage capital market over the next two years. Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford announced $900,000
ABS statistics show that the seasonally adjusted Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.7% in the June quarter bringing the WPI for the year to 2.6% which marks progress but still falls well short of the inflation rate at 6.1%. Chief Executive Officer, Dominique Lamb said
The old adage ‘Cash is King’ is in many respects correct for both businesses and business owners today. Certainly, those who were able to navigate the tumultuous conditions over the last few years and hold onto cash have no doubt benefited from doing so. We
The Federal and Victorian Governments are co-investing $2 million to boost Victoria’s recycling and remanufacturing of plastic, paper, cardboard, and tyres. Victorian businesses and local councils can now apply for the third round of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund to install new recycling
The Andrews Labor Government is bringing lived experience to the heart of the mental health sector, launching a new workforce initiative as vital work continues to transform Victoria’s Mental Health and Wellbeing system. The new $11.45 million Lived and Living Experience Workforce Development Program will grow and
The Andrews Labor Government is putting young people’s experiences, needs and ideas at the centre of its plan to support young Victorians and their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Youth Ros Spence launched Victoria’s first Youth Strategy, backed by more than $600 million
The Andrews Labor Government is upskilling Victoria’s electrical workers, improving community safety and equipping the workforce to be part of the state’s growing renewable and new energy sectors. The Labor Government will invest $7.2 million into Victoria’s first Continuing Professional Development program for electrical workers
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