The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s 2025-26 Federal Budget was ‘the sequel’ to last year’s, offering modest targeted measures to help small and family business deal with specific current pain…
… A Horticulture Produce Assessor (the assessor) may be appointed by the parties at any stage of the dispute process. The assessor may be appointed in two ways: if the parties to a Horticulture … a list of horticulture produce assessors which can be found here . If you are interested in being on our list …
Basic page
… is going as planned, and how unplanned matters will be dealt with. Examples of unplanned events include ending … opportunities where you need invest only capital, time and effort. Many franchise systems are somewhere in the … Is there a clause about paying out the remainder of the time? If this happened, would you have enough money to pay? …
Basic page
… in ASBFEO’s 14 steps to energise enterprise at this time of a surge in insolvencies, a reduction in the economic … taking on their first employee. “Small business needs to be front of mind for our policy makers and regulators. We … said. “Broad consultation with small businesses will be important to ensure that the proposed banning of …
Media Centre item
Media Releases
ASBFEO Live
… systems provide for and encourage you to spend some time working alongside a franchisee to gain a first-hand … sense of what you can expect if you invest. This can be a valuable reality check and a great way to establish how … systems provide for and encourage you to spend some time working alongside a franchisee to gain a first-hand …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has enthusiastically welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to introduce protections for small and family businesses harmed by unfair business trading practices.
…… into ‘a take it or leave it’ contract they would likely be in breach of the unfair contract terms laws. But by not … into ‘a take it or leave it’ contract they would likely be in breach of the unfair contract terms laws. But by not …
Media Centre item
Media Releases
ASBFEO Live
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Dusty Fitzpatrick.
2BS Bathurst
Subject: Don’t be a 3G switch-off casualty
Dusty Fitzpatrick
The Australian Small…
… Don't be a 3G switch-off casualty 31 May 2024 Australian Small … with Dusty Fitzpatrick. 2BS Bathurst Subject: Don’t be a 3G switch-off casualty Dusty Fitzpatrick The Australian … this afternoon. Bruce, as always, thank you for your time. Bruce Billson Good to be with you Dusty. …
Media Centre item
Transcript
ASBFEO Live
… your business’s intellectual property (IP)? IP can be incredibly valuable for your small business so it’s … exclusive rights to profit from them. Types of IP that can be registered: There are four main types of IP that can be registered with IP Australia , the Australian government …
Basic page
August 2025
Key highlights:Conditions for small businesses continue to improve. The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.6% in August 2025 – the second consecutive quarterly increase. Over the past 12 months it has increased 0.2%.This…… workers, people with disability, and providing part-time and flexible working arrangements has increased [2] . … workers, people with disability, and providing part-time and flexible working arrangements has increased [2] . …
Media Centre item
Media Releases
ASBFEO Live
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warmly welcomed the release of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.
The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise…
… the recommendation for a clear statement of purpose to be inserted into the Code to explicitly state why it exists … are advantages in introducing a licence system, it will be important to examine why existing safeguards and better … the Government to consider how a revised Code could be more effectively enforced. “We have proposed the …
Media Centre item
Media Releases
ASBFEO Live
Submission
… ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry 2024–25 Date Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:00 File 240407 SB - ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry …
Submission
… a resolution offer. The franchisee requested additional time to consider the offer and evaluate next steps. To …
Submission
… with an experienced small business tax lawyer. A $100 co-payment is required, with the remaining balance paid by the …
… Complaints Authority – Terms of Reference Date Tue, 03/30/2021 - 12:00 File Review of the Australian Financial …
Submission
… or you've been accused of IP infringement, it can be overwhelming to know what to do next . IP First Response …
… your content has already been disabled and you won’t be able to repost for 14 days. This means your online shop will be out of action until you resolve the issue. The takedown … and address of the person or business who considers you to be in breach of copyright. This person or business may be …
… your content has already been disabled and you won’t be able to repost for 14 days. This means your online shop will be out of action until you resolve the issue. The takedown … and address of the person or business who considers you to be in breach of copyright. This person or business may be …
Basic page
… Draft Regulator Performance Guide consultation Date Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:00 File Draft Regulator Performance Guide …
Submission
… A Horticulture Produce Assessor (the assessor) may be appointed by the parties at any stage of the dispute process. The assessor may be appointed in two ways: if the parties to a Horticulture … a list of horticulture produce assessors which can be found here . If you are interested in being on our list …
Submission
Basic page
… – in fact many are not – and small businesses need to be aware of the risks. “Access to funding continues to be a major issue for small businesses. It’s crucial they make …
Basic page
Submission
Submission