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The small business ombudsman has called out the ACCC’s decision to allow Woolworths to acquire a majority stake in the food distributer PFD.

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

The small business ombudsman is backing the federal government’s efforts to streamline licensing requirements for trades workers and their employers.

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese delivered his budget reply speech on Thursday, promising loans for young entrepreneurs, training for green industries and industrial relations reform.

The federal government has used the budget to announce plans for a new mandatory franchise disclosure registry to help prospective franchisees access the information they need.

The Morrison government has proposed to give small businesses an easier way to pause debt recovery action pursued by the tax office.

The small business ombudsman is backing the federal government’s new $10 billion reinsurance scheme for businesses in northern Australia.

New Small Business Minister Stuart Robert has an MBA and worked in consulting before entering politics.

Multinational car companies found to seriously breach the franchising code could soon face up to $10 million fines.