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Ombudsman welcomes 30-day payment restoration by CIMIC, UGL
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed a commitment by engineering group UGL to restore 30 day payment terms for its small business suppliers in the new year.
Read MoreRefreshed Business Funding Guide supports COVID crisis survival
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
An updated Business Funding Guide, which has been revised to reflect feedback and support small businesses impacted by the COVID crisis, has been released today.
Read MoreDrowning travel agents need urgent lifeline as COVID crisis takes toll
Friday, November 20, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has called for an urgent response from the Federal Government regarding a critical support package for travel agents who have been decimated by the COVID crisis.
Read More30% tax offset would be a game-changer for industry: Ombudsman
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is backing the video game industry’s call for a 30% tax offset, to ensure Australian producers are internationally competitive.
Read MoreFresh data proves worth of Indigenous procurement targets
Friday, November 13, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says Indigenous businesses secured over $850 million in Commonwealth contracts in 2019/20, proving that procurement targets are working.
Read MoreInsolvency reforms to help small businesses restructure: Ombudsman
Thursday, November 12, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed legislation introduced into Parliament today, overhauling the insolvency framework.
Read MoreIndigenous businesses sector among fastest growing in Australia
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is encouraging Australians to support indigenous businesses, as the nation celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020.
Read MoreCrackdown on Unfair Contract Terms to protect small businesses
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed a national agreement to strengthen protections for small businesses from Unfair Contract Terms.
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