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Our take on the budget

by Doug Morris, CEO, Sharesight | May 28th 2015

The recently released Australian Budget was a win for small business. We'll have to wait and see what happens after the Senate sinks it teeth into it, but we think all tech companies should be cautiously optimistic. The prospective crowdfunding avenue and the further changes to equity awards are significant developments.

Budget 2015 - featured

We have a rich history of connecting DIY investors with capital markets in this country (namely to resources and banks). Now's our chance to continue, but this time in the tech sector. This is Australia's start-up moment and it shouldn't be squandered. Time to diversify!

For more of our thoughts on the budget, check out these recent articles:

Crypto tax

Crypto tax: What Australian investors need to know

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Aug 26th 2025

In this article, we discuss how crypto is taxed in Australia, methods to calculate CGT, reporting requirements and more.

Precious metals

Track gold, silver, platinum and palladium in Sharesight

by Prashant Mohan | Aug 22nd 2025

With Sharesight, you can track the price and performance of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

Future income report

See upcoming dividends and future income estimates with Sharesight

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Aug 18th 2025

This article will discuss why it’s important to track your dividend income, and how you can do that with Sharesight’s future income report.