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Ombudsman welcomes small business’ return to Cabinet
Monday, August 27, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, welcomes the return of small business to Cabinet, signalling the importance of the sector to Australia and its economy.
Read MoreIllegal phoenixing activities spelt out in draft legislation: Ombudsman
Friday, August 17, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, said the proposed package of reforms to tackle illegal phoenixing announced yesterday clearly identifies which activities, in the course of transferring assets, are illeg
Read MoreCross border licence scheme will boost job opportunities
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell urges all state governments to support the proposed NSW Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) program for architects, plumbers, drainers and gasfitters.
Read MoreOmbudsman to discuss impediments to business investment at House of Reps hearing
Monday, August 6, 2018
In a public hearing into impediments to business investment at Parliament House tomorrow, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Kate Carnell, will highlight a number of opportunities that all levels of government
Read MoreCommonwealth moves to ensure subcontracts on government projects are paid in 30 days or less
Thursday, August 2, 2018
“I commend the Department of Finance for listening to us, and other submission contributors, and changing the “Subcontractor” clause in its Commonwealth standard payment terms to include payment terms of 30 days or less,” the Australian Small Busi
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes ABA Banking Code of Practice
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, welcomes the approval today by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) of the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) Banking Code of Practice.
Read MoreA start to workplace relations transparency and simplification
Monday, July 30, 2018
“The Fair Work Commission’s commitment today to improve services and provide more support to small businesses is a good start,” says Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell.
Read MoreSmall businesses affected by drought need support too
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
“We commend the National Australia Bank’s promise yesterday not to charge farmers affected by drought higher default interest rates on their loan repayments and to offset farm management deposits,” the Australian Small Business and Family Enterpri
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