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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.

Owner distress as companies plunge into administration

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.

With a wave of small businesses going bust, watchdog calls for govt help

With a wave of small businesses going bust, watchdog calls for govt help

Ombudsman calls on federal govt to help small business.

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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.

The $1b hidden cost of going cashless

Expert says 'the top end of town' is making bank at our expense

Newcastle Herald

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

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.

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Few businesses have natural disaster plan

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.

Australian Parliament censures former prime minister

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

Anthony Albanese plans to censure Scott Morrison this week. Here's what is expected to happen now

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.

Small businesses waiting months for pay

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.

Australian business owners urged to shorten web addresses to avoid cybercrime attack

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

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