My Business Health offers support for small business in pandemic distress
The Ombudsman’s platform collates the latest information on COVID-19 government support measures as well as assistance with employer obligations, finances, available government payments, loans and tax.
Small business growth “collapse”: Ombudsman urges action
Following a sharp drop in the number of small businesses hiring additional staff, Ombudsman Kate Carnell looks at whether Australia’s Labour Market regulation is holding back expansion.
Ombudsman launches Guides to help small businesses tackle access to funding
Developed with Scottish Pacific Business Finance, the funding guides provide comprehensive up-to-date information about the range of financial providers and products on the market.
Proposed changes to instant asset write-off legislation to benefit small businesses
Under the changes, small businesses may immediately claim tax deductions on assets costing less than $25,000, with no limit on the number of assets to be claimed until 30 June 2020.
Ombudsman believes small businesses will be disappointed with Royal Commission interim report
Kate Carnell says the report does not address many of the issues that have been raised by small businesses and asks the Commissioner to consider extending the inquiry.
