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Small Business Counts – 2020

Small Business Counts – 2020

10 April 2020

ASBFEO statistical report: in 2020, the obstacles were enormous and the true toll of this year on small businesses, including the mental health toll, won’t be clear for some time.

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ABA welcomes Budget productivity focus
12 May 2026

The ABA says the 2026 Federal Budget lays the groundwork for reforms that enhance productivity across the financial services sector and the broader economy.   Projected improvements to the overall Budget position through lower deficits and a more sustainable fiscal trajectory are also welcome. Ongoing fiscal discipline, including spending restraint, will be key to placing… Read more »

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Simon Birmingham speaks to 2SM’s Tim Webster on banks’ hardship support for customers
8 May 2026

E&OERadio Interview2SM Sydney8 May 2026. Topics: Banking hardship support for customers; competition within the banking sector. Tim Webster (Host): So, we’ve done a story ourselves, and it’s a troubling time for people who have a mortgage. They just copped an interest rate rise, and the suggestion is there’ll be even more of them throughout the… Read more »

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Banks on standby to support customers facing financial pressure
7 May 2026

Customers facing financial stress from ongoing cost pressures and higher loan repayments are being urged to get in touch with their bank if they need support. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said banks have a range of practical measures they can put in place to help customers navigate the current economic environment. “Australian banks recognise that… Read more »

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