Ombudsman demands action on barriers facing women in small business
Only five per cent of women business owners report facing no barriers to growth. Australia’s small business ombudsman says bias in the system is real and requires action now.

Only five per cent of women business owners report facing no barriers to growth. Australia’s small business ombudsman says bias in the system is real and requires action now.
Yajush Gupta
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March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
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Yajush Gupta
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Yajush Gupta
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Yajush Gupta
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Yajush Gupta
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Yajush Gupta
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Yajush Gupta
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Yajush Gupta
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Yajush Gupta
Author
March 5, 2026
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