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09 Jul 2024 Media Releases
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says he welcomes the regulator’s decision to retain and enhance vital protections for small businesses in the new Banking Code of Practice.
08 Jul 2024 Media Releases
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au - is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers.
27 Jun 2024 Media Releases
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Income tax cuts, a rise in the minimum wage, updated information on tax deductions and increased superannuation payments are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
26 Jun 2024 Media Releases
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says the small business community is exasperated by the delay in passing vital incentives to invest and create jobs that will expire on Sunday.
25 Jun 2024 Media Releases
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging Australians to celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June by saying thank you to small and family businesses for their contribution…
24 Jun 2024 News
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This week we celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, which is a terrific opportunity to say a big thank you to the enterprising people who are the lifeblood of our communities.
18 Jun 2024 Media Releases
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging small businesses to adopt eInvoicing as a more secure and faster way of getting paid.
10 Jun 2024 News
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Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by squabbling in our Federal Parliament.
06 Jun 2024 Transcript
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
05 Jun 2024 News
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tim Webster.