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Building company ban on tendering for government work will hit where it hurts most – the back pocket!
Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has commended the one month ban on a Victorian building company to tender for any government-funded projects after it failed to pay a subcontractor for completed work.
Read MoreLarge corporations reluctant to reveal payment time performance
Monday, April 8, 2019
The Review of payment terms, times and practices report, released today by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has found some large corporations are reluctant to reveal the timeframes in which they pay their small business...
Read MoreOmbudsman appointment to support small business in Defence industry capability
Monday, April 8, 2019
The Minister for Defence Industry, Senator Linda Reynolds announced the appointment of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell as co-chair of the Advisory Board for the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC...
Read MoreBudget boost for Australian small businesses
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
The most significant benefits for small business from this year’s budget are tax cuts, an increase to the instant asset write-off, increased infrastructure spending and investment in apprenticeships.
Read MoreConsultation process for unfair contract terms must listen to small business
Friday, March 29, 2019
Consultations on changes to legislation on unfair contract terms (UCT) for small businesses must adequately consult and take into account the views of the small business sector and the regulators, Ombudsman Kate Carnell said today.
Read MoreProposed wage increase could stifle small business employment
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Labor’s proposal to move from a minimum wage to a living wage could negatively impact many small businesses that are already operating on very low margins and put at risk their ability to employ or even survive.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes small business telecommunications dispute team
Friday, March 22, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell today welcomed the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s (TIO) announcement that it will form a Small Business Team.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes job system overhaul to help small businesses employ
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell today welcomed the Coalition Government’s commitment to transform Australia’s employment services model to deliver better outcomes for job seekers and employers.
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