Originally published in The Canberra Times
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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…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
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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…
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Over the past quarter conditions for small businesses improved 0.1% - the first quarterly rise since August 2022. Over the past 12 months deteriorated by 0.9%, but now…May 2025 Small Business Pulse
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Over the past quarter conditions for small businesses improved 0.1% - the first quarterly rise since August 2022. Over the past 12 months deteriorated by 0.9%, but now…Media Centre item
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Key highlights:Conditions for small businesses continue to improve. The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.6% in August 2025 – the second consecutive quarterly increase. Over the past 12 months it has increased 0.2%.This…August 2025
Key highlights:Conditions for small businesses continue to improve. The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.6% in August 2025 – the second consecutive quarterly increase. Over the past 12 months it has increased 0.2%.This…Media Centre item
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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…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
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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…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subject: Economic Roundtable
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It is big in the minds of many small business people. Uncertainty and complexity can constrain growthWe have just released the latest ASBFEO Small Business Pulse and there is a…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It is big in the minds of many small business people. Uncertainty and complexity can constrain growthWe have just released the latest ASBFEO Small Business Pulse and there is a…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Canberra…
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Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy and our communities. Some of Australia’s most successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy in name and value to the…
Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy and our communities. Some of Australia’s most successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy in name and value to the…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Published in the Canberra Times.
Of the businesses in Australia, 97 per cent of them are small businesses.Small businesses generate nearly $600 billion of economic activity accounting for 32 per cent of our nation's GDP and provide jobs for 5.17…
Published in the Canberra Times.
Of the businesses in Australia, 97 per cent of them are small businesses.Small businesses generate nearly $600 billion of economic activity accounting for 32 per cent of our nation's GDP and provide jobs for 5.17…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate themselves on greenhouse gas (GHG)…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate themselves on greenhouse gas (GHG)…
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The Treasurer has released the agenda for the much-vaunted three-day Economic Reform Roundtable he is hosting in just a few short days (August 19 to 21), and there is feverish…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
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The Treasurer has released the agenda for the much-vaunted three-day Economic Reform Roundtable he is hosting in just a few short days (August 19 to 21), and there is feverish…
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
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Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the steps we can take to prevent an unwelcome cyber event that can be highly damaging to small and family-…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
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Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the steps we can take to prevent an unwelcome cyber event that can be highly damaging to small and family-…
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Published in Convenience World's October 2025 edition.
By Bruce Billson
Some of Australia’s most prominent and successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy…
Published in Convenience World's October 2025 edition.
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Some of Australia’s most prominent and successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the banks’ ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The Australian Banking Association says banks will defer loan…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the banks’ ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The Australian Banking Association says banks will defer loan…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer to introduce an Australian Business Securitisation Fund and facilitate further discussion on the development of an Australian…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer to introduce an Australian Business Securitisation Fund and facilitate further discussion on the development of an Australian…
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In this video Ombudsman Bruce Billson discusses the role of our office.
Are you a small or family business owner in Australia, experiencing a dispute with another business or government agency? We're here to help. See our …
In this video Ombudsman Bruce Billson discusses the role of our office.
Are you a small or family business owner in Australia, experiencing a dispute with another business or government agency? We're here to help. See our …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed ASIC’s announcement that they have cancelled or suspended Australian credit licences for failing to be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed ASIC’s announcement that they have cancelled or suspended Australian credit licences for failing to be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomes the Government’s commitment to lowering costs for businesses through least cost routing.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released the Payments System Review…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomes the Government’s commitment to lowering costs for businesses through least cost routing.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released the Payments System Review…
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A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.
The Australian Small Business…
A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.
The Australian Small Business…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged the Federal Government and regulators to consider the reactivation of temporary insolvency protections, to support small and family businesses doing it tough in…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged the Federal Government and regulators to consider the reactivation of temporary insolvency protections, to support small and family businesses doing it tough in…
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Do you have a natural disaster preparedness or resilience story you want to share, or an idea that will assist the small business community?
ASBFEO is inviting small businesses across Australia who have been impacted by natural disaster to…
Do you have a natural disaster preparedness or resilience story you want to share, or an idea that will assist the small business community?
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In a move that has been welcomed by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, South Australia and Victoria will be the first states to implement the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The scheme removes the…
In a move that has been welcomed by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, South Australia and Victoria will be the first states to implement the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The scheme removes the…
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Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of the first Payment Times Reporting Register.
Below is a summary of the…
Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of the first Payment Times Reporting Register.
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It takes quite the chocolatier to create all the magic of Easter – without the bunny.
But that’s what Stuart and his team at Enigma Fine Chocolates have achieved, as customers – eager to indulge in handmade artisan truffles – stream through the…
It takes quite the chocolatier to create all the magic of Easter – without the bunny.
But that’s what Stuart and his team at Enigma Fine Chocolates have achieved, as customers – eager to indulge in handmade artisan truffles – stream through the…
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