#Small Business Minister
Competition law reforms now in effect will level the playing field for small businesses
Reforms to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which took effect this week, will level the playing field between small and big businesses while providing consumers with increased choice and better services in the market place, according to Small Business Michael McCormack. Commenting on the commencement of the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Competition Policy Review) […]
Competition reforms introduced to improve the bargaining power of small business
Competition reforms tabled in Federal Parliament this week backs small businesses to grow, innovate and create more jobs, according to Small Business Minister Michael McCormack. He said the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Competition Policy Review) Bill 2017 implements a number of recommendations from a landmark review of Australian competition policy to help small businesses to compete […]
New Small Business MP announced
The man tipped to become the new small business minister has officially been handed the portfolio – Bruce Billson, member for Dunkley will take the reigns all the way to cabinet.
New minister appointed amid coalition SMB tax break dump
It’s been a busy few days in Federal Government, with an election being called and a Cabinet reshuffle which sees Chris Bowen appointed the new Minister for Small Business.
What Aussie small businesses really need to be competitive
Australian SMEs are in a perplexing situation. On one hand, technology means start-up costs are low and the potential for small players to disrupt established markets is strong, but on the other, operating costs are high, making it difficult to scale up. So what do local small businesses really need?
Minister replies to questions on changes to NSW small business programs
Today we received the answers to the questions editor Jen Bishop put to NSW Small Business Minister Katrina Hodgkinson last Thursday, regarding the axing of SMB events in New South Wales.
Small Business Minister stands down
Federal Minister for Small Business Senator Nick Sherry has announced that he will not recontest the next election. Sherry’s resignation came ahead of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s reshuffling of her cabinet.
Retail sector must adapt and change: Shorten
Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten has spoken about the Productivity Commission (PC) draft report into the future of the retail industry released last week, declaring the review makes it clear the Australian retail sector has a bright future but needs to continue to innovate and change.