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Dispute support

… the price or basis for calculating charges, payment terms, timeframes, delivery terms, etc. Agree dispute … costs. Provide a quote. If you charge for services on a time basis make sure you keep a work sheet detailing the time … assistance with COVID-19 affected lease disputes until 30 April 2024. You can contact QSBC by submitting an enquiry …

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Payment Times Reporting Scheme

… Payment Times Reporting Scheme Cash flow is vital to the survival of small and family businesses. Making payment information available to the public can help small … due, check your invoice has been processed and is due to be paid. If payment is 1-2 days overdue, contact the accounts …

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Dispute case studies

… the amount per month, not realising this meant that each time she altered the amount per month she was entering into a … a quote for several hundred dollars per month. On the same day, after discussing it with her business partner, she … pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the …

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Reforming the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 to promote competition in the debit card market and lower small business payment costs

… Reforming the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 to promote competition … in the debit card market and lower small business payment costs Date Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00 File SB - Reforms to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998.pdf pdf 239.61 KB …

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Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy

… Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy Date Fri, 03/26/2021 - 12:00 File Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy pdf 268.96 KB … Department of Industry, Science, Energy, Resources – Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy … Department of …

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MSME Day

… MSME Day World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day), held on Thursday 27 June 2024 is an important … ecosystem to give enterprising people the best chance to be successful. Show your support We encourage you to join us …

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Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 primary legislation amendments

… Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 primary legislation … amendments Date Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00 File SB 240429 Payment Times Legislation Amendments.pdf pdf 164.2 KB Summary Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 primary legislation …

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Location of Australia’s small businesses - regional and metro areas

… on numbers and locations. Key findings for the year to 30 June 2023 Of the 2.5 million small businesses in … and external Other Territories. Victoria’s decrease can be attributed to a decrease in the number of small businesses … (3.3%) and Greater Hobart (3.0%) over the year to 30 June 2023. The main contributors to these increases were …

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Apprentices and Trainees Employed by Small Business

… December 2023. This was a 8% decrease compared to the same time the previous year, and a 5% decrease compared to … Sep-09 28.00 23.00 25.00 Dec-09 29.00 23.00 26.00 Mar-10 30.00 24.00 26.00 Jun-10 31.00 24.00 27.00 Sep-10 31.00 25.00 … Dec-11 33.00 28.00 32.00 Mar-12 32.00 28.00 33.00 Jun-12 30.00 29.00 35.00 Sep-12 31.00 29.00 34.00 Dec-12 31.00 28.00 …

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Improving the transparency and timeliness of payments to small and family businesses

… Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00 File SB - Statutory Review of the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020.pdf pdf 359.84 KB … …

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Franchising

… to the Code enacted in June 2021 allow for a process to be followed should a franchisee wish to terminate their franchise agreement early. Under the Code, at any time a franchisee may give their franchisor a written … of their costs. In general, the practitioner has a half day rate and a full day rate. The length of time the ADR …

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ASBFEO Small Business Pulse

… which traditional sources of information and point-in-time surveys often miss. “Our approach is different to other … such as hospitality. It is uncertain whether this will be a sustained improvement. Many customers are still being … and the Personal Property Securities Register.  “Extended payment times and terms are weighing on small business …

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Location of Australia’s small businesses by state and territory

… on each state and territory. Key findings for the year to 30 June 2023 The number of small businesses increased in all … and territories except Victoria. Victoria’s decrease can be attributed to a decrease in the number of small businesses … There were 482,836 small businesses in Queensland on 30 June 2023, representing 19% of all Australian small …

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New South Wales

… were 849,075 small businesses in New South Wales (NSW) on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 34% of all Australian small … Accessed 15 January 2024  Table 1: Small business in NSW, 30 June 2023 Download data Source:  Based on  Australian … There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, representing 70% of all small businesses in …

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Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021

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Comments on Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023

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Submission to Payment Times Reporting Rules Amendments 2024

… Submission to Payment Times Reporting Rules Amendments 2024 Date Fri, 08/16/2024 - 12:00 File 240819 SB Payment Times Reporting Rules 2024 - Treasury consultation exposure draft.pdf pdf 212.89 KB Summary Payment Times Reporting Rules amendments … Payment Times …

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Small Business Hub

… Small businesses and industry associations don't need to be a partner of the Hub to book a space. The Hub is located … along with the following details:  Name Date Time to and from  Phone Email Space request (please specify … Visitors must return access passes at the end of each day. Please note that the Hub is not for use by …

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Financial wellbeing

… outcomes. Read your contract/agreement before signing and be aware of interest rates and penalties for non-payment. If you are unsure of anything, ask for more … should get in contact with the ATO. You can also set up a payment plan if your debt is under $100,000. Phone: 12 28 66 …

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Northern Territory

… were 15,431 small businesses in the Northern Territory on 30 June 2023, representing 1% of Australian small businesses. … 2024 Table 1: Small businesses in Northern Territory, 30 June 2023 Download data Source: Based on Australian Bureau … the Territory’s small businesses were in Greater Darwin on 30 June 2023. The areas with the highest number of small …

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Access to low cost advice for disputes

… with another business or government agency.  This may be offered at 2 stages:  Stage 1 (Preliminary advice) to help … so not all matters will be eligible for support.  A co-payment of $100 is required from the eligible small business … in an ADR process to resolve their dispute; the length of time parties have been in dispute and any attempts that they …

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Senate Economics Legislation Committee (the Committee) - inquiry into the Financial Accountability Regime bill and other related bills

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Consultation on Preliminary Conclusion to the Retail Payments Regulation May 2021

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Consultation on Preliminary Conclusions to the Review of Retail Payment Systems

… on Preliminary Conclusions to the Review of Retail Payment Systems Date Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:00 File … on Preliminary Conclusions to the Review of Retail Payment Systems pdf 867.86 KB Summary Reserve Bank of … on Preliminary Conclusions to the Review of Retail Payment Systems … Reserve Bank of Australia – Consultation on …

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Dairy Code

… complaints. Internal dispute resolution processes may be managed by the processor’s complaint handling officer. … manage independently. The mediator will decide the date, time, and place that the mediation will take place and the … you of their costs. In general, the mediator has a half-day rate and a full-day rate, with the length of time for the …

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Tasmania

… representing 2% of Australian small businesses on 30 June 2023. This is in proportion to the 2% of Australians … 15 January 2024 Table 1: Small businesses in Tasmania, 30 June 2023 Download data Source: Based on Australian Bureau … small businesses were in the rest of Tasmanian areas on 30 June 2023. This aligns with the population distribution, …

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South Australia

… There were 155,221 small businesses in South Australia on 30 June 2023, representing 6% of all Australian small … January 2024 Table 1: Small business in South Australia, 30 June 2023 Download data Total includes a small number of … Australian small businesses were in Greater Adelaide on 30 June 2023. This is consistent with South Australia’s …

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Queensland

… There were 482,836 small businesses in Queensland on 30 June 2023, representing 19% of all Australian small … 15 January 2024. Table 1: Small business in Queensland, 30 June 2023 Download data Source : Based on Australian … Greater Brisbane, there were 221,618 small businesses on 30 June 2023, representing 46% of all small businesses in …

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Strategic Plan for the Payments System: Consultation Paper

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Independent Evaluation of the JobKeeper Payment

… Independent Evaluation of the JobKeeper Payment Date Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00 File SB - Independent evaluation of the JobKeeper payment.pdf pdf 224.36 KB Summary Independent Evaluation of the JobKeeper Payment … Independent Evaluation of the JobKeeper Payment … …

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