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SME Lending in Australia 2019

SME Lending in Australia 2019

8 April 2019

This report provides an analysis of present trends in small business lending and aims to provide a basis for further discussion about what the banking industry can do to make it easier for small businesses to access finance.

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Simon Birmingham on ABC Radio Sydney with Thomas Oriti discussing banking support for businesses
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Simon Birmingham speaks to Sky News’ Laura Jayes on banking support for businesses
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E&OETV InterviewSky News20 April 2026. Topics: Banking support; Interest free loans for business; Industry groups call for red tape reduction Laura Jayes (Host): Well, this morning the government has announced about a billion dollars’ worth of interest free loans for any businesses with the turnover of less than $5 million that are affected by this… Read more »

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