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Ombudsman encourages struggling small businesses to use new hub
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) new Financial Assistance Hub and is encouraging struggling small businesses to use it.
Read MoreAffordable childcare essential for women in small business
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says universal access to high-quality, affordable early education would deliver essential support to women in small business.
Read MoreVictorian small businesses left to pick up the pieces as lockdown ends
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Ombudsman Kate Carnell says while small businesses are relieved the state-wide lockdown is lifting, the Victorian Government is still yet to announce any support measures for the sector.
Read MoreValentine’s Day lockdown heart-breaking for Victorian small businesses
Friday, February 12, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the Victorian Government needs to urgently compensate small businesses forced to close their doors on one of the busiest holidays of the year.
Read MoreLoan scheme a lifeline to small businesses hit by COVID crisis: Ombudsman
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed media reports that Treasury is considering a revenue-contingent business loan scheme, saying it would provide a lifeline to small businesses recovering from the COVID crisis.
Read MoreSmall businesses urged to register assets before insolvency explosion
Monday, February 1, 2021
Ombudsman Kate Carnell says it is essential for small business owners to secure their assets and business loans, with economists predicting a steep rise in insolvencies this year.
Read MoreDairy farmers can seek help without fear of retribution: Ombudsman
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says dairy farmers in dispute can get in touch with her office for initial guidance, without fear of retribution.
Read MoreSmall business subbies to get paid faster under NSW Govt program
Monday, January 25, 2021
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has commended the NSW Government for its new pilot program that will see some small business subcontractors get paid in 20 business days.
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