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Finding adequate insurance cover at commercially viable terms is fast becoming a wicked challenge for small and family businesses.
There have been countless examples of small businesses closing…
… 04 March 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. Finding adequate insurance cover at commercially … model, known as a Discretionary Mutual Fund. Our initial report called The Show Must Go On and subsequent further … vital business precondition, is no longer a once-a-year payment (with a likely inevitable modest price increase) that …
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… First interim report: on-demand platform work in Australia Date Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:00 File First interim report: on-demand platform work in Australia pdf 747.14 KB … Senate Select Committee on Job Security - first interim report: on-demand platform work in Australia … Senate Select …
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… Better Advice Bill – Exposure Draft Regulations Date Fri, 11/05/2021 - 12:00 File Better Advice Bill – Exposure Draft Regulations PDF 279.01 KB Summary The Treasury - Better Advice Bill - Exposure Draft Regulations … The Treasury - Better …
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… and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 Date Wed, 10/12/2022 - 12:00 File 20221012 Senate LCAL Committee - Respect at Work Bill.pdf pdf 293.2 KB Summary Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 … Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation …
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… by the Minister for Finance, Katy Gallagher. A final report with recommendations was provided to the Australian … in December 2023. The Government released the final report on 1 May 2024. Read or download the final report, Review of the 1 July changes to the Commonwealth …
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… Supermarkets Inquiry August 2024 interim report Date Mon, 10/28/2024 - 12:00 File 241028 ASBFEO SB - ACCC Supermarkets inquiry August 2024 interim report - signed.pdf pdf 182.98 KB Summary Supermarkets Inquiry August 2024 interim report … Supermarkets Inquiry August 2024 interim report … …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has welcomed plans to establish a new mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry, saying it will provide prospective franchisees with vital information needed prior to…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has welcomed plans to establish a new mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry, saying it will provide prospective franchisees with vital information needed prior to…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson is proud to support this year’s Outstanding Western Sydney Women Awards to be hosted on 16 November 2021, with a stellar line-up of finalists announced.
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… of support for each other. “Our Small Business Counts report shows more than 35% of Australian small businesses are … of support for each other. “Our Small Business Counts report shows more than 35% of Australian small businesses are …
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… Laws Amendment (Cyclone and Flood Damage Reinsurance Pool) Bill 2022 Date Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:00 File 20220304 Senate … Committee - Cyclone and Flood Damage Reinsurance Pool Bill 1249.pdf pdf 325.25 KB Summary Treasury Laws Amendment (Cyclone and Flood Damage Reinsurance Pool) Bill 2022 … Treasury Laws Amendment (Cyclone and Flood Damage …
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… Senate Committee National Emergency Declaration Act 2020 review Date Fri, 03/26/2021 - 12:00 File Senate Committee National Emergency Declaration Act 2020 review pdf 316.44 KB Summary Parliament of Australia – Senate Committee National Emergency Declaration Act 2020 review … Parliament of Australia – Senate Committee …
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… Committee inquiry into the Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2024 Date Thu, 01/09/2025 - 12:00 File 250109 - SB-Scams Prevention Framework - Consideration of draft bill -Senate Economics Committee (Legislation)-Signed.pdf pdf … Committee inquiry into the Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2024 … Committee inquiry into the Scams Prevention …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has backed the RBA’s plea to banks to treat small businesses differently to consumers when considering loan applications.
Mr Billson welcomed further scrutiny of small…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has backed the RBA’s plea to banks to treat small businesses differently to consumers when considering loan applications.
Mr Billson welcomed further scrutiny of small…
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… Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Bill 2022 Date Wed, 12/07/2022 - 12:00 File 20221207 Treasury Laws Amendment bill 1407.pdf pdf 208.65 KB Summary Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Bill 2022 … Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says his office will closely monitor Woolworths’ planned acquisition of a controlling stake in PFD Food services (PFD), in regards to the impact it has on small businesses in…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says his office will closely monitor Woolworths’ planned acquisition of a controlling stake in PFD Food services (PFD), in regards to the impact it has on small businesses in…
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… 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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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia now have more reasons to digitise, with NBN Co announcing expanded coverage and lower wholesale prices.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia now have more reasons to digitise, with NBN Co announcing expanded coverage and lower wholesale prices.
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… Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 Date Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:00 File Sex … Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 pdf 836.53 KB Summary Senate Education and … Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 … Senate Education and Employment Committee – Sex …
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… to Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct interim report Date Thu, 05/16/2024 - 12:00 File 240424 Submission to Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct interim report.pdf pdf 202.64 KB Summary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review 2023–24 - Interim Report … Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review 2023–24 - …
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… Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 Date Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:00 File 20220819 FDVL Bill 2022 1351.pdf pdf 337.37 KB Summary Inquiry into the … Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 … Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson met with Australia Post today in a collaborative effort to resolve issues with delivery of perishable goods to support small business food producers.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson met with Australia Post today in a collaborative effort to resolve issues with delivery of perishable goods to support small business food producers.
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… Discrimination Amendment Bill 2022 Date Thu, 06/30/2022 - 12:00 File 20220630 ACT Discrimination Amendment Bill 2022.pdf pdf 71.54 KB Summary Exposure Draft Discrimination Amendment Bill 2022 … Exposure Draft Discrimination Amendment Bill 2022 …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Startup Year initiative proposed in Labor’s budget reply could contribute to Australia having a world-class ecosystem for entrepreneurship.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Startup Year initiative proposed in Labor’s budget reply could contribute to Australia having a world-class ecosystem for entrepreneurship.
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… on Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 Date Fri, 09/29/2023 - 12:00 File 230929 SB - … Fair Work Legislative Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill signed.pdf pdf 1.69 MB Summary Senate Education and … Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 … Senate Education and Employment Committees Fair …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s extension of the SME Recovery Loan Scheme, providing small and family businesses with critical access to finance as they work to…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s extension of the SME Recovery Loan Scheme, providing small and family businesses with critical access to finance as they work to…
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… Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 Date Fri, 02/25/2022 - 12:00 File Senate LCA Committee inquiry into Social media (anti-trolling) Bill 2022 - Submission.pdf pdf 255.46 KB Summary Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 … Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 … Social …
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