The energy market: “If we don’t fix it, small businesses will close,” warns Kate Carnell

By James Harkness · 24 July 2017 · Cashflow

The energy market: “If we don’t fix it, small businesses will close,” warns Kate Carnell

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Small business operators have been described as “the forgotten people in Australia’s energy crisis” by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell. According to the Ombudsman, high energy users such as manufacturers and hospitality businesses, are “casualties of a failed system”. “It makes sense for heavy users to negotiate long-term contracts, […]