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Funding to unlock investment barrier for small businesses
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer to introduce an Australian Business Securitisation Fund and facilitate further discussion on the development of an Australian Bu
Read MorePayment times review will identify Australia's worst payers
Monday, November 12, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Kate Carnell today announced a review of payment times, to measure the effects of late or extended payment practices on the cash flow of small businesses and family enterprise
Read MoreName and shame proposal has merit: Ombudsman
Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman welcomes the announcement yesterday by Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh of a proposal to help deal with the phoenixing of companies.
Read MoreRoyal commission needs to examine both sides; let bank victims be heard
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
“In considering the interim report of the banking royal commission, thought needs to be given to the appropriate protections for borrowers caught in uncontrollable and unforeseen external events, such as the global financial crisis (GFC) or when a
Read MoreFree, fast and binding dispute resolution to improve small business access to justice
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
From tomorrow, small businesses with a complaint about a financial firm can direct their grievances to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell said today.
Read MoreBanking code needs major overhaul to address unfair treatment of small businesses
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
The submission on the interim report of the banking royal commission, lodged by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), dissects the Aust
Read MoreMental health support for farmers must extend to small business owners
Monday, October 29, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the $5 billion Future Drought Fund to support farmers and communities in rural and regional Australia.
Read MoreOmbudsman: e-invoicing will improve small business cash flow
Thursday, October 18, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell today welcomed Treasury’s public consultation on how e-invoicing arrangements can be best managed, saying it makes small businesses more productive by streamlining payment
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