Fair fundraising: new industry guidance
NEW guidance providing charities, fundraisers and not-for-profits released today will provide much-needed clarity on how the Australian Consumer Law applies to fundraising activities, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Stocking fillers could be killers
AS millions of Australians rush to finish their Christmas shopping and fill the stockings of loved ones they should be cautious about the gifts they buy and receive for children, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Swim safe this summer
SUMMER is one of the best times of year to jump in the pool or head to the beach but some of the everyday products used to make this time enjoyable can be hazardous especially for children Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
McCormack welcomes big boost for schools
SCHOOLS in Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra and Temora are to receive grants totalling nearly $2 million to help build vital learning facilities and staff amenities, The Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack, has announced.
Checking your vehicle for a Takata airbag a ‘must-do’ this holiday season
AUSTRALIANS taking to the roads this holiday season should urgently check the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety website to see whether their vehicles are fitted with a defective Takata airbag Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
McCormack welcomes inland rail progress
THE Parkes to Narromine section of the $8.4 billion inland rail project will be the first to receive Australian produced steel rail, the Nationals’ Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has announced.
Keeping the cash flowing for small business
THE Turnbull Government continues to lead the way for paying small businesses on time with the release of the Pay On-Time Survey which shows Government agencies paid 96 per cent of their invoices within 30 days, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Shorten to kill jobs for a chance at own pay rise
TODAY Bill Shorten has confirmed what we have long suspected, he will proactively destroy Australian jobs if it means an increase to his own salary, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack said.
Taking Aussie small businesses to the world
REACHING new markets, capitalising on opportunities, growing small businesses and creating local jobs through embracing digital technology will be the focus of the redesigned Australian Small Business Advisory Services program, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack said.
Support small business this holiday season
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and shops and small businesses across Australia are getting ready to fill the stockings with local wonders says Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack.