Australian small businesses will be able to continue to access government-funded financial counselling and mental health support, with the 2024-25 federal budget providing funding for both. 

In a budget measure labelled ‘Supporting Small Business’, the federal government said it will provide $10.8 million over two years, from 2024-25, to extend the Small Business Debt Helpline and the NewAccess for Small Business Owners program. 

This is a similar level of…