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Banking Code needs real and meaningful changes
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman says there is much more to be actioned in ABA Banking Code of Practice.
Read MoreReview of compensation scheme for small businesses in dispute with ATO welcomed
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
ASBFEO, Kate Carnell welcomes the review of the Compensation for Detriment Caused by Defective Administration scheme.
Read MoreOmbudsman supports Labor proposal for tradie ‘pay day’
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the proposal by Labor to establish cascading statutory trusts for government construction projects.
Read MoreLabor’s proposed scheme to compensate bank victims welcomed by Ombudsman
Friday, February 22, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomed the announcement today that Labor, if elected, will establish an independent compensation scheme for victims of financial institutions outside the timelines allowed...
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes AFCA’s extended remit for small businesses
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomed the announcement that the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will consider financial complaints from eligible small businesses dating back to 1...
Read MoreAmended bill would give small businesses a fair go in court
Friday, February 15, 2019
Ombudsman Kate Carnell supports the amended bill, championed by Shadow Assistant Treasurer, Andrew Leigh that passed the Senate yesterday, which would allow small businesses better access to justice when in dispute with big business or government.
Read MoreNational farm mediation scheme great news for farm businesses
Monday, February 11, 2019
Ombudsman welcomes agreement by federal, state and territory governments to enact a national farm debt mediation scheme.
Read MoreBring on 'super-complaints' says Ombudsman
Friday, February 8, 2019
Ombudsman voices support for the ‘super-complaints’ proposal announced by Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh.
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