Small biz & the budget

The Australian small businesses sector is the country’s largest private sector employer, but it’s at a crossroads. This Federal Budget is critical to keeping this economic pillar standing. That’s according to the CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, Luke Achterstraat, who says increasing red tape and a sluggish economy has led to insolvency records. On the eve of the Budget, Luke outlines what the government needs to deliver to provide certainty, support productivity, and reduce regulatory burdens. And he gives a frank assessment of the Albanese administration’s performance.