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Credit to flow to small businesses under plan to remove roadblocks
Friday, September 25, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell says an overhaul of lending laws proposed by the Federal Government would offer a necessary funding injection to the small business sector.
Read MoreSmall businesses spared from unnecessary insolvency pain: Ombudsman
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the Federal Government has thrown struggling small businesses a lifeline today, announcing plans to overhaul insolvency rules.
Read MoreFaster, cheaper internet encourages small business to digitise
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed NBN Co’s $700 million plan to support small business innovation.
Read MoreSupport local on National Family Business Day: Ombudsman
Friday, September 18, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is encouraging everyone to buy local this National Family Business Day (Friday 18 September).
Read MoreCut super tax – don’t hit struggling small businesses: Ombudsman
Friday, September 11, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the federal government could take some financial pressure off small businesses without adversely impacting workers, by deferring superannuation guarantee increases and cutting taxes on superannuation payments.
Read MoreBroken Victorian businesses should be spared closure costs: Ombudsman
Monday, September 7, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has called on the Victorian Government to cover the costs associated with small business closures.
Read MoreExtended insolvency protections a relief for small businesses
Monday, September 7, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the federal government’s extension of temporary insolvency and bankruptcy protections, to support struggling small businesses impacted by the COVID crisis.
Read MorePayment Times Reporting Bill a step in the right direction: Ombudsman
Friday, September 4, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed legislation passed in the Senate to implement the Payment Times Reporting Scheme, requiring big businesses to be transparent about their payment times.
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