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SME loan scheme extended, expanded

The Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme has now been extended to 30 June next year, to support a larger number of small...

20 July 2020 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic

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Two-thirds of SMEs expect further economic decline; on-time payments to be...

The outlook among small businesses has taken a hit, with many expecting the economy to further decline in the next 12...

17 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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90,000 SMEs to benefit from new JobTrainer program

The government has announced a $2.5 billion JobTrainer program, giving 340,000 Australians the opportunity to retrain...

16 July 2020 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic

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Former insolvency partner faces jail time charges

A disgraced former Sydney liquidator is now facing possible jail time after being charged with dishonesty offences.

15 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Fair Work changes underpayment tack, announces JobKeeper focus

The Fair Work Ombudsman will prioritise JobKeeper payment compliance over the next 12 months as it flags a shift away...

13 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Accountants lead mass adviser exit as FY20 wraps up

More than 300 advisers left the industry in just one week leading up to the end of the 2019–20 financial year, with...

13 July 2020 • By Sarah Kendell

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Accountant successfully defends against negligent advice claim

The District Court of Western Australia has dismissed a negligent advice claim made against an accountant relating to...

12 July 2020 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Fresh $534m support package for Victorian businesses

The Victorian government has announced new $5,000 grants for businesses impacted by the second round of restrictions...

10 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian