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Fewer Australians are Starting Small Businesses

The Federal Government should use the upcoming Budget to encourage economic dynamism, as new CEDA research shows the proportion of business owners in Australia hit a record low last year despite ongoing interest in entrepreneurship and self-employment. CEDA’s new report, Hustling, not hiring: Why fewer Australians are starting a business, finds Australia has experienced a…

Australia Post’s Commitment to Shipping Perishable Goods across Australia

Australia Post has announced its long-term commitment to shipping perishable goods across Australia, as it continues to support small businesses who are experiencing a boom in demand. Acting Group CEO and Managing Director Rodney Boys said today’s announcement provides certainty to many businesses who rely heavily on Australia Post to ship their produce to customers.…

ACCC releases online education program

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released a free online education program for small businesses so they can better understand the rights and obligation under competition and consumer law. “The ACCC is committed to helping businesses understand their rights and responsibilities. We recognise that small business operators are busy running their businesses and need…