Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Report
Review into the Australian Taxation Office’s use of garnishee notices
The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) commenced this review to maintain community confidence in the administration of the tax system after serious allegations were made about the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) inappropriate use of garnishee notices on small businesses. These allegations were made by both a current and former ATO officer on the...
Discussion paper
Remote area tax concessions and payments: issues paper
This study focuses on three long-standing measures that provide support to individuals and businesses in remote areas. This issues paper outlines a range of issues on which the commission seeks information and feedback.
Report
From little things big things grow: supporting Australian SMEs go global
This report urges the Australian government to continue including specific small and medium enterprises (SMEs) chapters in trade agreements, as well as introducing a focus on e-commerce in future free trade agreements.
Report
Growing the digital economy in Australia and New Zealand: maximising opportunities for SMEs
This joint Australian and New Zealand report looks at the broad challenges and opportunities created by the digital economy and at what institutional and regulatory settings by the Australian and New Zealand Governments would be most effective.
Report
Making it easier for small business to employ people with disability
The focus of this report is to understand and uncover relevant enablers and initiatives for Australian small and medium business owners that will make it easier to employ a person with disability. This includes identifying ways in which government can help reduce red tape and identify regulatory impediments that may be a barrier or disincentive...