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05 Mar 2026 Media Releases
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, gives recognition and applauds women in small and family business ahead of International Women’s Day.  
02 Mar 2026 Media Releases
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging the Federal Government to deliver practical, targeted measures in the 2026–27 Budget to reduce costs, restore confidence and remove barriers that are holding back…
02 Mar 2026 Op-ed
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There are signs in the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman's Small Business Pulse that 2026 can be a year of renewal, reinvigoration and reinvestment for the sector.
26 Feb 2026 Media Releases
spotlight on sole traders | Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.1% in the three months to February 2026, marking the fourth consecutive quarterly increase, and is 1.2% higher than the same time last year.