Labor backs 'strong' fuel supply as petrol prices bite Drivers continue to feel the pinch at the bowser despite strong national fuel supplies, as the ongoing volatile war in Iran drags on. AAP · Aug 7
Why small business is fighting back against Meta bans After months of being locked out of her business social media accounts, an Australian hairdresser has finally regained access but she's one of the lucky ones. AAP · Mar 27
Locked out of your business account? Log in and tell us Small businesses are fighting with tech giants after being locked out of accounts or waiting for payment and want a reboot on how their complaints are handled. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Owner distress as companies plunge into administration The head of Australia's corporate watchdog says in the past financial year a record number of businesses have been placed into administration. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
With a wave of small businesses going bust, watchdog calls for govt help Ombudsman calls on federal govt to help small business. The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2024
RBA governor pours cold water on talk of early rate cut The central bank says inflation remains too high and warned it could hike again, keeping the spotlight on government efforts to fight inflation. AAP · Aug 7, 2024
The $1b hidden cost of going cashless Expert says 'the top end of town' is making bank at our expense Newcastle Herald · Mar 25, 2024
I once sang Love Is in the Air to Labor’s Stephen Conroy – here’s what it taught me about Canberra lobbying There is nothing wrong with lobbyists trying to influence the government. But we should know why they’re at Parliament House and who invited them The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023
Probe seeks to lift government work for small business A new investigation aims to spot hurdles preventing small businesses from competing fairly for the federal government's $80.8 billion annual procurement market. AAP · Mar 29, 2023
Few businesses have natural disaster plan Small businesses should get government payments when forced to scale back operations due to employees volunteering, the sector's ombudsman says. AAP · Jan 12, 2023
Australian Parliament censures former prime minister Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has listed his achievements in government including standing up to a “bullying" China as he unsuccessfully argued against being censured by the Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Anthony Albanese plans to censure Scott Morrison this week. Here's what is expected to happen now Following an inquiry into Scott Morrison's decision to secretly appoint himself to several ministries, Anthony Albanese has announced plans to censure the former prime minister. Here's what you need to know. ABC News · Nov 29, 2022
Small businesses waiting months for pay New data has revealed small businesses are waiting several months before larger organisations pay their invoices, triggering concern from the ombudsman. AAP · Nov 14, 2022
Australian business owners urged to shorten web addresses to avoid cybercrime attack New rules are being introduced to allow Australian businesses, organisations and individuals to shorten their web address to a simpler .au domain name instead of .com.au, .net.au or .org.au ABC News · Sep 16, 2022