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Ombudsman welcomes new legislation to combat illegal phoenixing
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed newly introduced legislation to implement Director Identification Numbers (DIN) and modernise business registers.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes legislation to establish Business Growth Fund
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed new legislation introduced today by the federal government to establish the Australian Business Growth Fund.
Read MoreOmbudsman supports Academy for Enterprising Girls
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has thrown her support behind the Academy for Enterprising Girls, which launched today.
Read MoreSmall grocer collective bargaining proposal a game-changer: Ombudsman
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says small supermarkets should be able to engage in collective bargaining to remain competitive and viable.
Read MoreHigh growth SMEs to get a boost from Business Growth Fund
Thursday, November 28, 2019
The ASBFEO Kate Carnell says high growth SMEs will get the boost they need, with the big four banks backing the $540 million Australian Business Growth Fund.
Read MoreDeregulation Agenda to reduce burden on small business
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has welcomed the federal government’s new measures announced as part of its Deregulation Agenda.
Read MoreOmbudsman calls for better protections of employee wages
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling on the federal government to make it easier for Australians’ wages to be paid on time.
Read MoreSmall businesses in financial trouble urged to seek help early
Monday, November 18, 2019
In reviewing early feedback, it is clear that small businesses experiencing financial difficulties are often leaving it too late to seek help.
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