Skills Guarantee procurement guide released by DEWR Economy & Industry Procurement Connected applies to Commonwealth procurement in construction and ICT worth $10 million or more.
Small businesses excluded from procurement, says ombud May 19, 2024 By Dan Holmes Economy & Industry Australian small business and family enterprise ombud has slammed the government for rejecting most of his procurement recommendations.
Small business contributes half a trillion dollars to Australian economy, provides 5.1 million jobs June 26, 2023 By David Adams Community & Social The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman report compiles data from the ABS and ATO to outline the SME sector’s footprint in 2021-22.
ATO under scrutiny for role in rising insolvencies December 14, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry The ATO, Australia’s creditor-in-chief, is getting a health check-up by a new committee, as landlords complain about protections for business.
Small business ombud not happy with big business July 20, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal A new report finds that big businesses are not even meeting the 30-day payment goal despite larger businesses having sought to improve invoice-payment punctuality.
SME ombud bats for ‘right-sized, minimum intervention’ regulation May 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Bruce Billson says small businesses are made to shoulder the weight of ‘disproportionate’ government regulation.
Ombud calls for formalisation of disputes for digital-platform small businesses May 10, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Australian small business and family enterprise ombud Bruce Billlson advocates for government support for small businesses that trade on digital platforms.
Budget 2022: Fair Work Commission to get new small business unit, plus more funding for ombud March 30, 2022 By Eloise Keating Economy & Industry The government intends to spend $5.6 million over four years to create the small business unit within the employment watchdog.
Ombud flags insurance crisis facing amusement sector October 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Bruce Billson outlines state and territory governments law reforms required to ensure the amusement & leisure sector has funding for its insurance problem.
Ombud advocates for return of temporary insolvency protections July 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia’s Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombud is calling on the federal government to ‘reactivate’ temporary insolvency protections.
Censured ex Liberal MP rumoured to be next small business ombud February 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Careers The former deputy chair of the committee which had called for Bruce Billson to be censured has described the appointment as “disgraceful”. Inaugural ombud Kate Carnell’s term ends next month.
