Media Releases
Faster payments a 'game changer' for small business
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Small business sector welcomes fair contracts law
Monday, November 13, 2017
The Australian small business sector has embraced and welcomed legislation that protects them from unfair contracts.
Read MoreBusiness bank model urged for consideration
Friday, November 3, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has called for an Australian version of the British Business Bank to be considered.
Read MoreCall for subcontractors to be paid promptly
Monday, October 16, 2017
High energy costs slash small business investment
Friday, October 13, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has expressed dismay that politicians continue to argue over energy policy while small businesses suffer.
Read MoreStatement re penalty rates
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the Federal Court’s judgment to uphold the Fair Work Commission decision on penalty rates.
Read MoreNAB lead on simpler small business contracts welcomed
Friday, October 6, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the introduction of shorter, plain English loan contracts by National Australia Bank for small business borrowers.
Read MoreAmazon asked to ensure compliance with Australian unfair contract terms legislation
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has written to Amazon to ensure the company complies with Australia’s unfair contract terms legislation.
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