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Ombudsman to monitor new banking code’s enforcement
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
While the new Banking Code of Practice is an improvement on previous versions, it remains to be seen if it will be effective, the ASBFEO Kate Carnell has said.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes workplace relations system review
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed news the Australian government will take a fresh look at our workplace relations system.
Read MoreSmall businesses hurt by financial misconduct encouraged to file legacy complaints
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The ASBFEO Kate Carnell has encouraged eligible small businesses impacted by financial misconduct as far back as 1 January 2008, to lodge a complaint with AFCA.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes new tax rules for government tender bids
Friday, June 14, 2019
New rules requiring companies to prove they have a clean tax record when tendering for major government contracts is a welcome improvement, the ASBFEO Kate Carnell says.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes Bill to better protect subcontractors
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
ASBFEO Kate Carnell has welcomed changes to the Small Business Development Corporation Act 1983 tabled by Small Business Minister Paul Papalia in the Western Australian Parliament today.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes Victorian Business Growth Fund
Friday, June 7, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed plans by the Victorian Government to establish a Business Growth Fund to help SMEs access capital.
Read MoreCall for more transparency by APRA heard by ACCC
Thursday, June 6, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell is pleased the ACCC has proposed improved transparency around APRA's operations, but more needs to be done.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes ACCC collective bargaining plan for small businesses
Thursday, June 6, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has welcomed the ACCC's proposed exemption to collective bargaining for small businesses.
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