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Ombudsman sounds alarm for small businesses as debt to ATO soars
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has urged the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to refrain from returning to heavy-handed tactics, with collection action expected to ramp up as debts owed hit a record high.
Read MoreBruce Billson appointment welcomed by Ombudsman’s office
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the appointment of the Honorable Mr Bruce Billson.
Read MoreJustice for franchisee victims as Federal Court rules against Megasave
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed a Federal Court ruling that Megasave Couriers Australia Pty Ltd (Megasave) misled prospective franchisees.
Read MoreRetail Award offers small businesses much-needed flexibility: Ombudsman
Monday, March 1, 2021
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed an agreement between the SDA and Master Grocers Australia to make improvements to the Retail Award, which will help small businesses in their recovery efforts.
Read MoreOmbudsman 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.
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