Media releases
Ombudsman’s office ready to assist with Dairy Code disputes
Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell is encouraging dairy farmers in dispute to contact her office.
Read MoreOmbudsman backs ACCC’s concerns over Woolworths’ PFD tilt
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the ACCC is rightly concerned about Woolworths’ proposed acquisition of 65% of PFD Food Services Pty Ltd.
Read MoreSmall business sector demonstrates resilience in COVID crisis: report
Monday, December 14, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has released her annual Small Business Counts report today.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes landmark insolvency reforms
Friday, December 11, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the passage of legislation, overhauling the national insolvency framework.
Read MorePoliticizing Insurance Inquiry not helping small business: Ombudsman
Thursday, December 10, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is disappointed by a Labor Party media statement that inappropriately politicized her Insurance Inquiry final report.
Read MoreInsurance market failure a national crisis killing small business: report
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has handed down her Insurance Inquiry final report today, finding widespread market failure in regards to the availability and affordability of essential small business insurance products.
Read MoreOutdated court system is failing small businesses: Ombudsman
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling for an overhaul of the dispute resolution framework, saying the current court system doesn’t work for small businesses.
Read MoreFaster payments to Victorian small businesses to kick-start economy
Friday, November 27, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the Victorian Government’s commitment to pay its small business supplier invoices within 10 business days.
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