Posts tagged "kate carnell"

Kate Carnell has written to large companies and multinationals about the late payment of invoices causing SME cashflow woes.

Despite allegations of fraud, strong-arming and abuses of power, Australia's big four banks say SME lending framework is broadly appropriate.

The code covering SME lending requires a major overhaul to protect businesses from the power of the big banks, Australia's small business watchdog says.

The government wants to make dispute resolution between SMEs and the ATO easier, amid concern many businesses are finding it difficult to fix problems.

A landmark study has revealed the underpayment of migrant workers is widespread in Australia, and the vast majority don't report it.

"Cabinet-level" discussions are taking place about a solution to improve small business funding as momentum builds for commercial solutions.

Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has intervened in a test-case over whether casual loadings can offset annual leave claims.

Inspector-general of taxation Ali Noroozi has called for a new management board to be established to "address concerns" over power concentration at the ATO.

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

The royal commission's interim report hasn't paid adequate attention to the experiences of small business owners, advocates say.

The NSW Business Chamber is pushing to introduce a new type of work in six modern awards to address concerns about casuals 'double dipping'.

Calls are growing for the ACCC to act as hotel and motel owners express serious concerns about the impact of online travel booking platforms on the local industry.