Small business and consumer big winners today
SMALL business and consumers are big winners today as the Turnbull Government’s competition laws commenced, creating a level playing field and greater protections to balance the small business to big business market relationship, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Don’t be taken for a ride this Melbourne Cup
PUNTERS are being warned to watch out for betting and sports investment scams which falsely promise high odds and big returns on Cup Day, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
New coloured coin to mark Remembrance Day
SYMBOLIC purple flowers and green leaves of rosemary adorn Australia’s newest circulating two dollar coin unveiled today by Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack.
Small business is thriving and confidence growing latest data shows
Small business continues to thrive which has been confirmed by Sensis Business Index September quarter results released today and warmly welcomed by Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack.
Gundagai High School students delve into the heart of democracy
STUDENTS from Gundagai High School got a taste of the political life when they travelled to Canberra to visit Parliament House.
Quad Bike Safety Taskforce
A Taskforce led by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct an investigation into quad bike safety under plans announced today by the Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash and Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack.
Taking action to protect vulnerable consumers
Exposure draft legislation to increase protections for the vulnerable consumers who access Small Amount Credit Contracts (SACCs) and consumer leases has been released for two weeks of consultation.
Better baby baths and safer sunnies
SAFETY standards for baby bath aids and sunglasses have been strengthened to ensure the safety of consumers in Australia, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Minister tells fitness buffs to keep hiking and biking
SAFETY standards for exercise bikes and treadmills have been maintained to ensure the safety of users, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Labor’s out to hurt small business
LABOR has once again showed its true feelings towards the 3.2 million small businesses in Australia openly stating it is happy to take away the tax cuts delivered by the Coalition Government without “even breaking a sweat”.