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Ombudsman supports primary producer loan changes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The Private Member’s Bill introduced by Rebekha Sharkie MP would provide legislated protection to small family businesses in a capital intensive industry, such as farming, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell sai
Read MoreSmall Business Ombudsman congratulates new Deputy Prime Minister
Monday, February 26, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, congratulated Michael McCormack on his appointment as leader of the National Party of Australia and Deputy Prime Minister this morning.
Read MoreOne-stop-shop for dispute resolution welcomed by Ombudsman
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) welcomes the passing of legislation to establish the Australian Financial Complaints Authorit
Read MoreHigh expectations of Royal Commission by small business
Monday, February 12, 2018
On this, the first day of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman says now is the time for small businesses that have suffer
Read MoreMigration bills another burden on small business
Friday, February 9, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, says the legislation put forward around the skilled migration scheme is just another blow for small businesses.
Read MoreQuest for stability by regulators hurts small business
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, supports a key finding in the draft Productivity Commission report, Competition in the Australian Financial System, which states the benefits of competition to the
Read MoreHike in minimum wage would savage small business
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
An increase to the minimum wage as suggested by Labor yesterday would be a devastating blow to small business operators across Australia, said the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman today.
Read MoreBig penalties for small business with new reporting laws
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman today urged small businesses to urgently prepare for the introduction of mandatory data breach reporting laws that come into effect from 22 February this year.
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