Consumers and small business will have better access to finance following the passage through parliament of the Morrison Government’s reforms to the Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) Regime. The strengthened regime will deliver benefits to lenders and borrowers and drive competition in the lending market
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell says it is essential for small business owners to secure their assets and business loans, with economists predicting a steep rise in insolvencies this year. Ms Carnell says small businesses need to secure their
Tourism Tasmania’s interstate brand campaign, Come Down for Air, encourages Australians to keep Tasmania top of mind when considering their next holiday. Today, the campaign is launching back into two of Tasmania’s biggest visitor markets – New South Wales and Queensland. The past nine months
With a number of COVID-19 support initiatives set to wind up in the coming months, now is the time to act if you haven’t applied for support packages you may be eligible for as a small business owner. COVID-19 support package end dates Initiative End
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has called on the Federal Government to implement the recommendations in her Insurance Inquiry, saying too many small businesses are being forced to close their doors because they can’t get public liability insurance. Ms Carnell says
Eligible businesses can now register to take part in the NSW Government’s economic stimulus program, Dine & Discover NSW. The Dine & Discover program will rollout across NSW from March 2021. It will provide an economic boost for dining, arts and tourism businesses. Under the program, every NSW
During COVID-19 restrictions, some state and territory liquor licensing requirements were relaxed to allow the sale of takeaway alcoholic beverages. The ATO assisted businesses by allowing flexibility for alcohol repackaging under specific situations that would normally have required an excise manufacturer licence and payment of
The Marshall Government has welcomed the latest Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook report which states that “South Australia has weathered the COVID storm remarkably well to date” – with low cases, businesses open and positive news on the jobs front. The report states that South Australia’s recovery
The latest round of the Regional Travel Voucher Scheme will open today, with 40,000 travel vouchers for $200 helping boost tourism and support jobs across the state. The first round of the voucher scheme saw 70,000 vouchers obtained by Victorians planning trips over the Christmas/New Year break.
Four new Regional Job Precincts are coming to regional NSW to increase business and stimulate local economies post drought, bushfires and COVID, with the NEXUS Industrial Precinct in Albury named as the first. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro along with the
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