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Big role for small business in federal election

The vote of small-business people cannot be underestimated, says the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA). COSBOA CEO Peter Strong says small-business people account for large numbers of voters in marginal seats across...

Key reactions to the 2016 federal budget

With the release of the federal Government’s 2016 budget, the reaction from key bodies involved in FMCG has been mixed. ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman applauded the Government on its path to reduce...

Government to crack down on misuse of market power

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison have announced that an effects test will be included in Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA), as recommended by the...

Business groups unite to strengthen competition laws

An alliance of more than 20 peak business bodies is calling on the federal Government to now enact changes to the laws governing the misuse of market power, following the end of...

COSBOA: changes to tax and skills systems needed

Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has released its pre-budget submission, which outlines recommendations to grow the Australian economy and support small businesses across the country. COSBOA’s pre-budget submission focuses on tax,...

Kate Carnell named small business ombudsman

Former ACT chief minister Kate Carnell, who has held the position of CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2014, has been appointed as Australia’s first Small Business and...

New small-business protections from unfair contract terms

The federal Government is delivering one of its key election commitments to extend consumer unfair contract term protections to small businesses. Announced this week by Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer Kelly...

Retailers shocked by small-business minister shake-up

Kelly O'Dwyer has replaced Bruce Billson as small business minister in the first Turnbull cabinet, prompting calls for the new Government ministry to follow through on the commitments made to small businesses...
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