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ASBFEO, MYOB and Smiling Mind have prepared a list of resources for proactive mental health management that are bespoke to the needs of SMEs.

Commonwealth Bank has become the first of the major banks to commit to automatically routing transactions for small business merchants, weeks after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said more needs to be done to lower transaction costs for small businesses. 

The small business ombudsman could have its name changed if the federal government acts on a recommendation put forward by an independent review that was released yesterday.

Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed a commitment by Australia Post to permanently reverse an earlier decision to stop delivering certain perishable goods around the country. 

More Australian businesses will be protected from unfair contract terms if draft legislation released for public consultation this week is approved by Parliament. 

Bruce Billson is calling on the federal government to ‘reactivate’ temporary insolvency protections to help SMEs survive ongoing lockdowns.

Small business ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomes the competition regulator’s call for feedback from small businesses about their experiences using online marketplaces such as Amazon.

Small businesses can now collectively bargain with their suppliers without first needing the consumer watchdog’s approval.

Bruce Billson is calling on the government to require that financial institutions show why they withdraw financial services from SMEs.

Australia Post has walked back from its decision to stop shipping perishable goods and will now work with Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson to support small business food producers. 

Small businesses relying on Australia Post to send perishables like truffles, butter, cheese and meats will no longer be able to from July.

The office of the Australian Small Business Ombudsman and the federal government's small business division have been moved out of the Department of Industry and into Treasury.