Bruce Billson to replace Kate Carnell as Small Business Ombudsman
Former small business minister Bruce Billson will reportedly replace Kate Carnell as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman next month.
Donations and fast-tracked grants: National Retail Association and Peter Dutton under the microscope
Just eight days after the National Retail Association made a donation, an $880,000 grant from Peter Dutton’s office was fast-tracked.
Richard Marles to take over from Brendan O’Connor as Shadow Minister for Small Business
Richard Marles will become the Shadow Minister for Small Business as part of a major reshuffle that also includes changes in other key areas of industry, resources, climate and health.
Big spending within limits: Why Joe Biden’s economic centrism is just what the US needs
In an age of hyperpartisan politics, the Biden presidency offers a welcome centrism that might help bridge the divides.
As China trade tensions intensify, Australia must urgently rethink its approach
To recover the Australia – China trading relationship from this critical point, we need to try something new, says Leonie McKeon.
Brendan O’Connor says insolvency reforms will go ahead, but safeguards are needed
Brendan O'Connor says Labor won't stand in the way of insolvency reforms passing parliament, but some safeguards are needed to protect small businesses.
Senate drops controversial $10,000 cash ban that would have “hit SMEs hard”
The Senate has voted against the federal government's plan to ban businesses from making cash payments over $10,000.
“Big shoes to fill”: Who will succeed Kate Carnell as Australia’s next small business ombudsman?
Kate Carnell will finish her five-year contract as the small business ombudsman in March 2021. So who will replace her?
Peter Strong: Australia Post has lost its way, and small businesses are the collateral damage
Australia Post is using its market power to damage small businesses, says Peter Strong from the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.
Government tables insolvency reforms in parliament, paving the way for new system to start on January 1, 2021
The government's insolvency reforms are progressing, with legislation introduced in parliament to improve the system for small businesses.
Workplace relationships not unlawful, but difficult if there’s a power imbalance
A Four Corners investigation into the inappropriate actions of two federal government ministers has turned the spotlight back on personal relationships at work.
Borders, pre-polling and incumbency: Six lessons for Scott Morrison from the Qld election
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s historic Queensland election win holds a six-pack of lessons for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
