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Axe fringe benefits tax to stimulate cash flow: Ombudsman
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has urged the Federal Government to abolish fringe benefits tax (FBT) for at least two years to provide a much-needed cash flow boost to the economy and support struggling small businesses.
Read MoreRevenue contingent loans would boost confidence: Ombudsman
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell says small businesses would be more likely to take out a revenue contingent loan, than seek finance under the government’s current SME loan guarantee scheme.
Read MoreOmbudsman’s Insurance Inquiry sees surge in small business surveys
Friday, August 28, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s Insurance Inquiry has attracted a huge public response, with more than 700 surveys completed by small businesses so far.
Read MoreOmbudsman encourages consumers to ‘Click for Vic’
Monday, August 24, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the Victorian Government’s ‘Click for Vic’ initiative, and is encouraging consumers to carefully consider where their spending is going.
Read MoreA step forward on franchising reform
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the Australian Government response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Read MoreMajority of small business disputes resolved at mediation or prior
Monday, August 17, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the majority of small business disputes dealt with by her office are resolved at mediation or before.
Read MoreOmbudsman tells SCF providers to follow Greensill’s example
Friday, August 14, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed action taken by Greensill to cut ties with clients that have poor payment terms.
Read MoreMental health support for Victorian small businesses a lifesaver: Ombudsman
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the Victorian Government’s $26 million wellbeing initiative for small business owners and workers will save lives.
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