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...
Russell Zimmerman, the Executive Director of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison on announcing a $130 billion wage relief package.
Mr Zimmerman says the money is a “huge comfort”...
Media Release
19 March, 2020
Retailers slam VIC wage theft laws that will hurt small business in time of crisis
The National Retail Association (NRA) has slammed the Victorian State Government for ramming through bad...
Media Release
12 March, 2020
The Morrison Government has today announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the Australian economy as the...
Media Release
21 February, 2020
Small businesses can have their say on reporting payment time framework
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is encouraging small businesses to have their say...
Media Release
February 25, 2020
Super amnesty extension a chance for small businesses to catch up
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed federal government legislation that encourages employers...
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...
