How the 2022–2023 Federal Budget Impacts Your Business

5 Ways the 2022–2023 Federal Budget Impacts Your Business

1. 120% tax deduction for small-to-medium businesses.

2. Support for apprenticeships. 

A further $2.8 billion will be invested in apprenticeships, as announced in the 2022–2023 Federal Budget. There is hope the additional funding will increase the up-take on apprenticeships and completion rates.

New apprentices will be able to access a payment of up to $5,000, paid in bi-yearly instalments over 2 years, and employers will be eligible for up to $15,000 in wage subsidies.

These changes will come into effect from 1 July 2022 for apprentices in priority fields.

What the apprenticeship funding means for your business:



If you’re an employee who undertakes a new apprenticeship from 1 July 2022 you may be eligible to access a 10% wage subsidy in the first year, which will drop to 5% in the third year.

3. Cost-of-living relief. 

From 1 July, more than 10 million Australians will be eligible to receive a $420 cost-of-living tax offset on-top of the pre-existing low-and middle-income earner $1,500 offset. It is hoped this additional offset will help Australians adjust to the rising costs of living.

What cost-of-living relief means for Australian businesses:



The rising cost-of-living can often mean consumers tighten their purse strings and save more for a rainy day. While the one-off payment and tax offset are not stimulus, they will provide relief to consumers, allowing for more non-essential purchases, supporting local businesses. The full offset will be given to those who earn between $48,000 and $126,000.

4. Temporary fuel excise relief. 

Recent world events have contributed to a hike in fuel prices across the country, adding to the pressure many small businesses are already experiencing due to the rising cost-of-living.

In an attempt to combat this, the Federal Government will reduce the fuel excise by 50% for 6 months. This equates to a roughly 20c saving per litre of fuel.

What temporary fuel excise relief means for businesses:

The transport and logistics sector in Australia has estimated annual revenue of $101.51 billion. For this industry and many other, the rising fuel costs are putting financial strain on what is already a tough time for many.



The fuel excise relief aims to help provide short-term relief for these businesses who rely on transportation for their day-to-day operations.

5. Continued support for child care.

Child care is a massive expense for many Australian families. So much so, some families opt for one parent to stay home to care for their family as it is more financially viable than child care alternatives.

In March, the Federal Government introduced additional Child Care subsidies to aid families with the financial burden of child care. This year’s budget will continue to support this initiative.

What the support for child care costs means for your business:

For many business owners and their employees, it can be hard to juggle finding child care alternatives and their work responsibilities.

With further funding towards child care, it can give business owners and their employees with children more confidence in a regular schedule.

Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice or counsel. Neither Localsearch nor the author are liable for any misuse of information. Please speak to your business financial advisor for information specific to you.