Posts tagged "Small Business Ombudsman"

As the Morrison Government's R&D tax incentive reforms come under fire, we examine the history behind the proposed changes and why Australian businesses are not happy.

Kate Carnell says business owners are leaving it too late to seek help for financial troubles as the insolvecy practices inquiry continues.

Two pre-insolvency advisors are pleading guilty to money laundering in a case brought by ASIC as two separate reviews pledge to examine the industry.

Kate Carnell will investigate the operation of insolvency practitioners in a new inquiry that will examine why restructuring rates aren't higher.

ATO commissioner Chris Jordan said his office needs to be more empathetic to well-intentioned business owners, amid a cultural overhaul.

Kate Carnell has launched an investigation into the R&D tax incentive scheme, however, the ATO’s tax commissioner has shirked responsibility.

ASIC has given a partial tick of approval to proposed changes to how small businses banking is regulated, but more controversial changes remain in question.

Late payment times has been revealed to be a $7 billion problem and one which is significantly slowing the growth of local SMEs.

A former director of the .au domainspace regulator is organising Menulog partners, claiming the platform has broken the rules around domain registration.

AFCA's small business lead is encouraging business owners with complaints to give him a ring, while others call for the authorities remit to be expanded.

Small businesses will be able to access free legal advice to help them with claims against banks if Labor wins the next election.

ASIC says it will be focusing on unfair contract terms and illegal phoenixing in 2019 after a tough year dealing with the banking royal commission.