Posts tagged "Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell"

The multi-billion dollar flow of taxpayer funds to small business contractors will come under investigation by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), as the federal government attempts to lock in its new small business procurement target.

Industries still recovering from the COVID-19 economic fallout can expect a support package to be soon announced as JobKeeper winds up.

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling for tougher regulations for the digital marketing industry, following a rise in complaints from SMEs.

The tourism industry is calling for ongoing support, despite the Treasurer’s announcement that JobKeeper will not be extended beyond March.

ASIC has approved changes to the Banking Code of Practice, extending the COVID-19 special note that gives banks more time to handle complaints.

The Coalition's industrial relations omnibus bill includes changes to small claims, which could significantly reduce legal costs for SMEs.

So much has changed for small businesses so quickly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many small businesses have successfully enrolled in …

ASIC has named small business as a key point of focus over the next twelve months, singling out lender behaviour and unfair contract terms.