Trade gain to support Aussie meat exports to the UAE
A major technical barrier to trade that is estimated to have cost industry up to $60 million per year has been lifted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), through the extension of the accepted shelf life for Australian vacuum-packed beef and sheep meat.
INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF EXTENSION ONE STEP CLOSER
AN extension to the popular instant asset write-off programme is one step closer thanks to a Bill introduced to Parliament today, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
New Coin and Stamp Unveiled to Commemorate 1967 Referendum and Mabo Decision
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum and 25 years since the Mabo decision, the Government has today launched a 50 cent commemorative coin and Australia Post stamp today.
Parkes newest representative stands up for Indigenous youth in Canberra
Michael McCormack has welcomed Parkes local, Brenton Hawken to Canberra and congratulated him for his participation in the 2017 National Indigenous Youth Parliament (NIYP) taking place at Old Parliament House this week (22 – 26 May 2017).
Riverina and Central West volunteers receive funding for their valuable work
Almost 70 community and volunteer groups in the Riverina and Central West are to share in and benefit from $10 million in grants recently announced by the Australian Government to support the nearly 100,000 volunteers in Australia.
Cash to fund new tools for The Rock Men’s Shed
It’s not a million dollars but it will make a significant difference, the Nationals’ Federal Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack remarked when he announced funding of $2,000 for The Rock Men’s shed today.
OP-ED: Small business tax cuts ripple through local communities
Op Ed & Budget 2017 – Small business tax cuts ripple through local communities – The Australian
South-East Queensland Small Business Forum – Post-Budget Breakfast
17 May 2017 **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Thank you. I am delighted to join you all here and outline how this year’s Federal Budget backs small business. For Australians in small business – all 3.2 million of them across the country – last Tuesday was just another day. It was another early morning, another busy day; […]
BOWEN CONFIRMS LABOR DOESN’T GET SMALL BUSINESS (OR THE ECONOMY)
LABOR’S Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen failed to mention small business in national address to the Press Club today confirming Labor just doesn’t get small business
TAX CUTS BACK TOOWOOMBA SMALL BUSINESSES
CUTS to the tax rate for small businesses – down to the lowest level in many decades – backs small businesses in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs to grow