Two companies that I’m sure all of us are all too familiar with, are teaming up to pilot a new way of securely identifying consumers making payments in the digital world.
The eftpos...
In a press conference held earlier today (21 July 2020), Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison has announced changes to the government initiative, JobKeeper.
“We have always been addressing this crisis as a …...
The second spike in COVID-19 cases that has hit Victoria, is threatening to cut any recovery short, and raises questions about how many of Australia’s affected industries will be able to survive...
Small business owners continue to think that the Australian economy is looking rather bleak, with 66% expecting the economy to further decline in the next 12 months.
This research comes from the latest...
The banking industry announces that they will be offering further assistance to help customers experiencing hardship from COVID-19.
CHOICE, Financial Rights Legal Centre, Consumer Action Law Centre and Financial Counselling Australia are at...
There have been many changes throughout the retail and convenience industry, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the major changes includes the increase on cashless and contactless payments. Throughout the pandemic,...
Media Release
1 April, 2020
COVID-19 not an excuse to delay paying small business: Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says she’s disappointed by reports of big businesses using...
Media Release
30 March, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the $130 billion JobKeeper package announced by the federal government today.
The flat payment of $1,500 per fortnight...