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Record allocation of $2 million for Local Capability Fund to support WA businesses

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.

Aug 18, 2020

Victoria not immune from the global Coronavirus downturn

New modelling shows the significant impact the coronavirus pandemic and the global recession has had on Victoria’s economy and the state’s bottom line.

Jul 23, 2020

Maximising the benefits of digital connectivity for all Australians

The Australian Government has established the Australian Broadband Advisory Council to provide the Government advice on maximising the economic upside of increased digital connectivity for Australian businesses and consumers.

Jul 22, 2020

$6.8 million financial counselling boost to aid household recovery

The WA Government will invest more than $6.8 million to further expand financial counselling services to help get Western Australians, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, back on track.

Jul 6, 2020

Building efficiency for jobs and growth

An advocacy agenda released by a coalition of industry bodies is calling on governments to make every building count in Australia’s economic recovery.

Jun 17, 2020

Wage theft legislation passes Victorian Parliament

Victoria has become the first state in the country to pass laws establishing criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay or don’t pay their workers.

Jun 17, 2020

Federal Government comes to the rescue of home builders

Master Builders Australia believes that the Federal Government’s announcement of the HomeBuilder scheme will be a massive relief to the 1000s of home builders and tradies around the country.

Jun 12, 2020

Powerlink project to provide insights into renewable integration

The Australian Government will support a study that focuses on overcoming challenges to grid security caused by record levels of renewable generation.

May 6, 2020

It’s easier to switch and save

It’s now easier than ever to make the switch and save on your energy bills, with the launch of a new and improved version of the Australian Government’s free energy price comparison website Energy Made Easy.

May 6, 2020

Australia to boost fuel security and establish national oil reserve

The Australian Government is boosting the nation’s long-term fuel security by taking advantage of dramatic falls in global oil prices and building on our historic agreement with the United States to access their Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

Apr 28, 2020

Employers need to get ready for JobKeeper now

The new JobKeeper Payment has passed through parliament and the Australian Taxation Office is working to assist businesses to access the scheme, helping them to retain their employees.

Apr 16, 2020

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.

Apr 16, 2020