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2023-24 Federal Budget Update

Message from Minister for Trade and Tourism Earlier this month the Treasurer handed down the Albanese Government’s second budget. This budget is restrained and responsible, it creates opportunities for more Australians while addressing the immediate challenges we are facing.The Government… Read more »

AusIndustry Special Update: Budget October 2022-23

The Federal Budget October 2022-23 was handed down on Tuesday, 25 October 2022. The Australian Government’s economic package supports cost-of-living relief and invests in Australia’s future.  Please find below summary of the business and industry focused measures. Department of Industry,… Read more »

Key changes in Regional Funding Programs

The Federal budget has scrapped the $250 million in Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund.  The program supplied grants of $20,000 to $10 million to cover 50 per cent or more of eligible project costs. A total of… Read more »

Federal Budget 2018-19

In addition to the major budget items including infrastructure, health and education, last year’s federal budget had a strong focus on small business. This year’s budget has focussed on a number of longer term tax incentives for individuals and SMEs… Read more »