As part of an Australian Government incentive, migrant engineers can now apply for fast-tracked skills assessments for free towards securing employment in the field in Australia. Engineers Australia will provide these assessments to migrants with skills or qualifications in fields like civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering. […]
Day: 25 March 2022
Labor pledges 1.2 million jobs in tech industry by 2030 if elected
If elected, the Federal Labor Party has pledged to employ 1.2 million Australians in the tech industry by 2030. Labor leader Anthony Albanese has lent his support to the Technology Council of Australia’s roadmap to create 340,000 new jobs by the end of the decade. Currently, the sector is responsible […]
Budget 2022: Proposal to cut red tape on tax compliance for SMEs
The increasing ATO compliance activity aimed at businesses groups is one contentious issue raised by businesses, according to the KPMG survey. In an attempt to address this, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a proposal to lower the pay-as-you-go tax instalment rate from 10 per cent to 2 per cent for the […]
A new toolkit for pandemic business travel
With international borders open and travel restrictions easing, a new toolkit aims to support Australian SMEs with business travel ahead. A 10-part series by Corporate Traveller Australia provides expert guidance, tools, and tips for business travel in the COVID-19 pandemic era. It addresses common concerns for small business owners faced […]