Stressed about how AI will affect your work? You are not alone
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Economic Roundtable
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Canberra
Subject: Economic Roundtable
Leon Delaney
Tomorrow it will be 2 weeks since the commencement of the federal government's economic reform round table, which was originally being promoted as a productivity round table.
Treasurer's roundtable 'reform directions' should focus on small business
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It's been just over a week since the government's Economic Reform Roundtable was held.
Was the three-day event productive? I'd say yes. There was lots of discussion and views being put around the table. There was a clear recognition of the need to ease the crippling regulatory burden and restoring incentives to take risk, invest and innovate.
August 2025 Small Business Pulse - Cautious optimism amid modest improvements in small business conditions
August 2025
Small business conditions show modest improvement for first time since 2022
May 2025 Small Business Pulse
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Right to Disconnect Law for Small Business
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ben Fordham.
2GB Sydney
Subject: Right to Disconnect Law for Small Business
Ben Fordham
Small business owners are already facing a stack of issues when it comes to running their companies. And this morning, they're waking up to new workplace regulations.
I'm optimistic this roundtable will produce positive and real outcomes. It needs to
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The government's Economic Reform Roundtable kicks off tomorrow, and I am optimistic that real outcomes with positive and lasting impact on small and family businesses are in reach.
And they need to be.
Operating conditions have been tough for small businesses over the past few years, although pleasingly, we have seen some recent signs of improvement, the first glimmer since August 2022.
Economic Roundtable and Small Business
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ben Fordham.
2GB Sydney
Subject: Economic Roundtable and Small Business
Ben Fordham
Economic roundtable’s blind spot could cripple nation’s engine room
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
This sector makes up 98 per cent of Australian businesses, so why is it under-represented at the upcoming economic roundtable? It cannot merely be an afterthought, writes Bruce Billson.
Business disputes are often in the Federal Court. But, where does that leave those too small to pay the costs?
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Competition laws will work better for small businesses with a dedicated court list.
For small businesses, effective competition is vital. Knowing they can compete on a level playing field, a small business can confidently start an enterprise, invest, take risks and accept the responsibilities of business ownership.