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NSW Small Business Commissioner says despite sky-high insolvencies, he fears “the voice of small business” is often overlooked or ignored.

An insurance policy comparison tool operated by the NSW government has reportedly underestimated the cost of coverage by 15%, the NSW Small Business Commissioner says, as soaring premiums catch businesses off guard.

Debt collectors are chasing small businesses which fall into auto-renewing contracts they can no longer afford, the New South Wales Small Business Commissioner says, highlighting problematic behaviour by big-name service providers and the power imbalance between businesses large and small.

A lack of enforcement is aiding the trade of illegal tobacco products, says NSW Small Business Commissioner Chris Lamont.

Parties to a dispute will now pay $330 (including GST) to access up to four hours of mediation, instead of $608 for the same time period.

The process for applying for government support payments could soon be easier for small businesses across the country, thanks to a change in how businesses can register for business categories or ANZIC codes. 

The RBA is calling for better oversight of digital payments, following a rise in service outages as electronic payments become more widespread.

Australian housing prices are at their most affordable level in seven years, with falling prices and new Government grants pushing new buyer…