“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?
Travel agents to get one-off cash payments under new $128 million scheme
Small travel agents that have been hit hard by the pandemic will be eligible for one-off cash payments from the federal government.
Ombudsman updates business funding guide to help SMEs recover from COVID-19
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has released an updated version of its business funding guide.
Aussie video game industry calls for 30% tax offset, with backing from small business ombudsman Kate Carnell
The video game industry is calling on the federal government for a 30% tax offset, and small business ombudsman Kate Carnell is backing the sector.
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.
Big business to pay penalties for unfair contracts under national plan to better protect SMEs
Small businesses will soon be better protected when entering into contracts with big business after federal and state governments made a joint agreement to outlaw unfair contract terms.
‘Urgent’ action needed from phone and internet providers, as small business complaints jump 28%
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell urges telcos to improve how they work with small businesses, following a spike in complaints.
The budget winners and losers: Experts weigh in on how it will affect SMEs
In an uncertain business landscape, many are wondering how this budget sets the roadmap for small business recovery.
Kate Carnell: COVID-19 unfair dismissals spike was avoidable, but highlights the need for change
Could the spike in unfair dismissal claims have been mitigated if changes to the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code were implemented earlier?
The government’s $540 million Business Growth Fund has been established and will invest in high-growth SMEs from next year
The federal government and Australia's major banks have committed $540 million to the freshly minted Business Growth Fund, which will offer capital to high-potential SMEs and startups.
2020 Budget Wrap: Unpacking the Federal Budget for SMEs
Peter Fray, editor-in-chief of Private Media, ASBFEO Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis dive into the federal budget and its ramifications for SMEs, sole traders and startups.
Labor to make free childcare pledge after budget’s “missed opportunity” for reform
Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is expected use his budget reply speech to promise free childcare for some Australian families.
