Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell

May 14, 2020

New Payment Times Bill seeks to speed payment times to small business

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the bill, which aims to increase transparency of big business payment performance.

Apr 28, 2020

Finance

JobKeeper extension granted to 8 May

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the JobKeeper extension is to assist small businesses with cash flow.

Apr 23, 2020

Leadership

Queensland appoints Commissioner to help small business recover

The appointment of Maree Adshead is expected to provide businesses with advice and assistance in relation to resolving disputes till end 2020.

Mar 31, 2020

Finance

Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper package welcomed

Ombudsman Kate Carnell describes the JobKeeper package as "a survival kit for small businesses".

Mar 26, 2020

Technology

Websites

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.

Feb 19, 2020

Technology

Websites

Ombudsman’s ‘My Business Health’ reaches out to bushfire-hit small business owners

The ASBFEO web portal offers practical information to help get small business owners back on their feet, including the latest information on grants and loans.