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Ombudsman welcomes cancellation and suspension of Australian credit licences
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed ASIC’s announcement that they have cancelled or suspended Australian credit licences for failing to be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints...
Read MoreTemporary insolvency protections sensible as lockdowns continue
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged the Federal Government and regulators to consider the reactivation of temporary insolvency protections, to support small and family businesses doing it tough in lockdown.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes support for small businesses in lockdown
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the additional support to small businesses impacted by protracted lockdowns, announced by the Australian Government.
Read MoreBanks offer certainty to small businesses impacted by lockdowns
Saturday, July 10, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the banks’ ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Read MoreThriving Indigenous business sector contributing billions to economy
Friday, July 9, 2021
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to support Indigenous businesses, as the nation celebrates NAIDOC WEEK 2021.
Read MoreOmbudsman urges small businesses to get on the front foot at tax time
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged struggling small and family businesses to be proactive at tax time, as a new report reveals declining payment plans despite record collectible debt owed to the ATO.
Read MoreWomen recognised as key drivers of business growth on World MSME Day
Monday, June 28, 2021
Ombudsman Bruce Billson has recognised the rise of ‘womenpreneurs’ and the key role women will play in driving future business growth on World MSME Day.
Read MoreOmbudsman launches mental health program awareness campaign
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.
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