David Adams
Senior Business Journalist
Focused on the small business sector, David’s work covers the political, regulatory, and economic issues facing Australian entrepreneurs. Prior to joining SmartCompany, he was a reporter for Business Insider Australia. You can follow him on LinkedIn
Latest from David Adams
Victorian small businesses will receive a 10-month grace period before facing new work-from-home rules, Premier Jacinta Allan says, one day after saying small employers won’t be excluded from the state government’s remote work plan. The state Labor government intends to legislate a new legal right for employees to work from home, for two days a week,…
The announcement confirms the end of a term defined by vocal enthusiasm for the small business sector, and frequent calls for lawmakers and industry participants to “energise enterprise”. Bruce Billson will depart as Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) in early 2026, after five years of outspoken advocacy for the sector. His tenure…
