Jan 28, 2011 | News Clippings
It is supposed to be a tax that the rest of Australia pays for, to help those affected by devastating floods, but it appears that some of the victims will have to fork out as well. Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday announced a levy to pay for some of the loss...
Jan 27, 2011 | Newsletters
The tragic floods across Australia have triggered an enormous response from all Australians. With the worst of the floods over, the debate has moved onto repair and recovery in flood affected areas. While we do not yet know the exact bill, the recovery effort is...
Jan 27, 2011 | Media, Media Releases
Thousands of employees, small business persons and farmers who lost income as a result of the floods may be subject to Julia Gillard’s Flood Tax. “Julia Gillard must guarantee that the tens of thousands of employees, small business persons and farmers who are...
Jan 25, 2011 | Media Releases
News today that small businesses in Queensland are being blocked from accessing recovery is extremely disappointing. While the Government uses varying definitions of a small business across its own operations, from the Australian Tax Office to Fair Work Australia, it...
Jan 20, 2011 | News Clippings
SMALL businesses are the lifeblood of a flourishing city centre, according to visiting Senator Scott Ryan. Mr Ryan, the shadow parliamentary secretary for small businesses, visited Geelong’s Chamber of Commerce yesterday to meet small business owners and discuss...
