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Free legal advice service for small businesses and farmers welcomed
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
ASBFEO Kate Carnell today welcomed Labor’s commitment to establish a free legal advice service for small businesses and farmers in dispute with financial service providers.
Read MoreASBFEO report finds ATO early debt recovery action excessive
Monday, April 29, 2019
In a report on early debt recovery action by the ATO, the ASBFEO found garnishee notices were issued in a sizeable number of cases where tax disputes were before AAT.
Read MoreOmbudsman supports Business Growth Fund for high growth SMEs
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
ASBFEO Kate Carnell welcomed the announcement of an Australian Business Growth Fund, a recommendation in our Affordable Capital for SME Growth report.
Read MoreBuilding company ban on tendering for government work will hit where it hurts most – the back pocket!
Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has commended the one month ban on a Victorian building company to tender for any government-funded projects after it failed to pay a subcontractor for completed work.
Read MoreLarge corporations reluctant to reveal payment time performance
Monday, April 8, 2019
The Review of payment terms, times and practices report, released today by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has found some large corporations are reluctant to reveal the timeframes in which they pay their small business...
Read MoreOmbudsman 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.
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