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Small-business ombudsman calls for simpler workplace relations

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has released a position paper identifying steps to tackle the complexity of workplace relations for small businesses. “We’ve had significant consultations with small businesses...

Industry heads host roundtable discussion on small-business finance

The Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) recently participated in a roundtable discussion about small-business finance convened by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The meeting was held in Sydney and co-chaired by...

COSBOA calls for tax cuts to be extended to all businesses

Tax cuts for small business need to be extended to all businesses to support job creation and investment otherwise the reform will become meaningless, says COSBOA CEO Peter Strong. Mr Strong said all...

Ombudsman calls for small businesses in trouble with ATO to ‘contact us’

Small-business owners are advised to contact the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) as a matter of urgency should they experience “heavy-handed tactics” from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). “Minister for...

Calls to investigate ATO after cash-grab allegations

Federal Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has launched an investigation into the Australian Tax Office (ATO) following reports of vulnerable small businesses and individuals being targeted to help meet revenue goals. A joint...

Employers reminded to prepare for Single Touch Payroll

The Australian Taxation Office has asked employers with 20 or more employees to count staff numbers in the lead-up to Single Touch Payroll (STP) beginning on July 1. ATO Assistant Commissioner John Shepherd...

ARA pushes for streamlining payment options

The Australian Retailers Association has released its submission to the draft report of the Productivity Commission (PC) inquiry into competition in the financial system, advocating for payment reform to promote a more...

Who will win the ‘foodvenience’ mission?

Convenient retail destinations that hero food are popping up everywhere, writes Nancy Truscott and Brooke Hankinson from Shopper Tracker Australia. Arguably the most exciting part of our day is when we get to...
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