… Working with state‑based Small Business Commissioners Running a small business can sometimes involve disputes that are … Working with state‑based Small Business Commissioners Running a small business can sometimes …

… ASBFEO may offer limited low-cost legal advice to eligible small businesses in dispute with another business or government agency.  This may be offered at 2 … dispute resolution in relation to a relevant action under s65 of the Australian Small Business and Family …

… EXPECTED 09 October 2025 JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate … JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered …

… Lynda McAlary-Smith commenced her role as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman … statutory appointment, Lynda is a strong advocate for small businesses and family enterprises across … Lynda McAlary-Smith commenced her role as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman …

… the numbers, industries and demographics of Australia’s small business apprentices and trainees and illustrates the … were aged 24 and under in December 2023. The number of apprentices and … the numbers, industries and demographics of Australia’s small business apprentices and trainees and illustrates the …

… Resilience, realism and resolve shape the small business outlook February 2026 Key highlights: The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.1% in the three months to … Resilience, realism and resolve shape the small business outlook February 2026 Key highlights: The …

… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has … office issued its second ever notice of refusal to mediate under section 74 of the Act, against lender Prudent Capital … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell …

… Methodology The ABSFEO Small Business Pulse is a global first combination of … and traditional data to produce an indicator of small business health. There is growing research on the value … The ABSFEO Small Business Pulse is a global first combination of …

… MEDIA RELEASE: 12 days until 3G shutdown - What small, family and farming business need to check 16 October 2024 Small and family businesses have just 12 days to make sure … Small and family businesses have just 12 days to make sure they do not have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the 3G network is …

… Most franchise business models fall into one of four types of systems, with … having different structural features, commercial terms and business expectations.  Establishment/operating costs and fee … While most franchisors and nearly all franchisees are small businesses, a growing number of large corporations are …

… Six essential steps If you are thinking of starting a small business, here are 6 essential steps to consider: Starting … you to build your own employment contract, for an employee under Australia’s Fair Work System, that is tailored to your …

… Small Business Data Portal The latest statistics about small businesses and family enterprises and their … Australian economy. Spotlight on Sole Traders ASBFEO Small Business Pulse Contribution to Australian Employment … The latest statistics and data about small businesses and family enterprises. …

… Franchise Disputes Franchise reinstated A thriving small business was approached by the state leaders of an … business had opened in the same industry and was operating under the same name. The other business had registered the … Franchise reinstated A thriving small business was approached by the state leaders of an …

… Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman welcomes successor … Lynda McAlary- Smith 22 December 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce …

… Small business apprentices and trainees Number of small business apprentices and trainees Table 1: Apprentices … by business size Size of business 19 years and under 20 to 24 years 25 to 44 years 45 years and over Total 1 …

… We helped a franchisee who sought to progress to mediation under the Franchising Code of Conduct. A dispute arose about … the two parties. Mediating to resolve disputes We help small businesses to resolve disputes and to access mediation … their issues.  Franchise reinstated A thriving small business was approached by the state leaders of an …

… ASBFEO does not have specific agency responsibilities under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability … to legislative and assigned functions and the evolving small and family business environment. For 2025, ASBFEO’s annual plan … to legislative and assigned functions and the evolving small and family business environment. For 2025, ASBFEO’s …

… More Mental Health Resources for Small Business and Family Enterprise Owners Ahead for business  helps small business owners act on their mental health and … Ahead for business  helps small business owners act on their mental …

… involving claims up to $100,000. It has 2 divisions: Small Claims Division: For claims up to $20,000. This … less formal and technical, making it more accessible for small businesses. General Division: For claims over $20,000 … amounts for motor accident claims. Relevance to Small Business: Contract disputes Debt recovery Negligence claims. …

… Greater Sydney There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, representing 70% of all small businesses in NSW. The number of small businesses in the greater capital city area increased … There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, …

… State Small Business Commissioners We work closely with the following state‑based Small Business Commissioners. Each commissioner supports small … We work closely with the following state‑based Small Business Commissioners. Each commissioner supports small … State Small Business Commissioners …

… What we do Our Assistance team helps small businesses and family enterprises to resolve disputes … a number of different activities to advocate for small businesses and family enterprises to improve policies … about ASBFEO’s work and other supports available for small business and family enterprises. We manage the ASBFEO’s and …

… Regional New South Wales There were 249,179 small businesses in the rest of NSW, accounting for 29% of NSW small businesses on 30 June 2023. The number of small businesses in the rest of the state increased by 3,404 … There were 249,179 small businesses in the rest of NSW, accounting for 29% of …

… which excludes financial and insurance services. Small businesses are those with 0-19 employees, medium … due to rounding. Table 2 shows the industry sectors where small businesses make the greatest contribution to … the private sector industries most reliant on small business for employment (that is, with two thirds or more of …