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Ombudsman to ‘name and shame’ worst payers

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has announced a review of payment times for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It will “measure the effects of late or extended...

Ombudsman welcomes commitment to fast track payments

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has welcomed the NSW government’s commitment to pay small businesses within five days. The change is due to come in by the end...

Spotlight to fall on small-business energy pressures

Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed a focus on the complex ways Australian small firms do business with energy retailers. In a statement Ms Carnell said, “Small businesses are often forgotten in the narrative...

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...

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...

Coles to reduce payment times to small business

The retailer has announced that from July 1, it will reduce payment times to within 14 days for businesses with a turnover of up to $1 million. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise...
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