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Ombudsman 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.
Read MoreNAB steps up on definition of small business loan facility
Friday, March 15, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has congratulated the National Australia Bank’s lead in expanding its definition of small business to capture total lending of up to $5 million; higher than the aggregate $...
Read MoreOmbudsman concerned with number of ATO garnishees
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The number of ATO garnishee debt-recovery notices released each day, as reported in the Acting Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman’s (IGTO) review, is of great concern to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
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