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SmartCompany and StartupSmart Pre-Budget Survey
1.
What do you think should be the federal government’s top priority in this year’s federal budget?
Returning the budget to surplus
Cutting taxes
Promoting job creation
Investing in innovation policies
Other (please specify)
2.
Which of the following policies would you like to see in this year’s federal budget? (You can choose more than one)
Tax cuts for companies with more than $50 million in annual turnover
Further tax cuts for small and medium businesses
Extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off scheme (which is due to end this financial year)
Policies to reduce red tape for businesses
Funding for apprenticeships, traineeships and other skills-based programs
Investment in science, technical, engineering and mathematics education
Further tax concessions for startup investors
Changes to R&D tax incentives
Personal income tax cuts
Standardised tax deductions for work expenses
Changes to the Work for the Dole scheme
Investment in infrastructure projects
Additional grants or funding programs for entrepreneurs
Other (please specify)
3.
Are there any policies you do not want to see in this year’s federal budget?
4.
What is your role?
Business owner
Chief executive
Senior manager
Manager
Employee
Industry association member or stakeholder
Government/non-profit sector
Other (please specify)