The federal government’s latest support measures designed to see small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis has been welcomed by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell.
“The federal government has...
Media Release
12 February, 2020
Legislation may be the only way to fix payment times: Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell says if big businesses continue to...
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell welcomes the new legislation to implement Director Identification Numbers (DIN) and modernise business registers.
If passed, the legislation will require Australian company directors...
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed new legislation introduced today by the federal government to establish the Australian Business Growth Fund.
“The Australian Business Growth Fund was...
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is urging prospective franchisees to do their homework before investing after the ACCC found some franchisors are failing to provide adequate information...
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says she is deeply concerned by fresh data showing small business growth is in crisis.
She urges the government to do more to...
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the Queensland government’s commitment to faster payment terms for small businesses.
Ms Carnell has also urged other states and territories to follow suit, after expressing disappointment that it...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded an increase of three per cent (3.0%) in the minimum and award wages.
The change will take effect on the first full pay period on or...
