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Proposed designated small-business complaints mechanism welcomed
Once a complaint is lodged, the ACCC will be required to rank, assess and publicly respond to the complaint within 90 da...
ASBFEO supports findings of the Franchising Code of Conduct review
The franchise sector is in Australia worth $135 billion and employs more than half a million people.
COSBOA welcomes dissenting reports in IR bill on behalf of small businesses
Concerns raised in dissenting reports pertain to casuals, contractors and union right of entry, which COSBOA stated must...
SMEs flocked to avail themselves of uncapped instant asset write-offs before deadline
SMEs with declining or flat growth took most advantage of the Instant Asset Write-Off scheme, with 68 per cent purchasin...
FWO urges compliance with new Industrial Relations law changes
Most changes to the Closing Loopholes laws took effect on 15 December 2023, while others will take effect between now an...
Plastic packaging waste tax proposed
The majority of Australians back stronger measures against plastic waste, with 85 per cent supporting legislated waste r...
Thailand’s wine tax reform could be opportune for Aussie winemakers
The excise tax on wine will be reduced from 10 per cent to five per cent and on spirits from 10 per cent to zero to help...
COSBOA welcomes Payment Times Register overhaul but “more needs to be done”
Despite the findings and the calls of stakeholders the Emerson Review did not recommend introducing a compulsory maximum...
Unfair contracts are now officially illegal; do yours comply?
Ensuring your contracts are fair and balanced isn't just about legal compliance; it's a matter of upholding your brand's...
COSBOA laments ‘rushed’ Closing Loopholes Bill
Achterstraat warned that small businesses are pessimistic that the government cares about a push for 'additional complex...