Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Discussion paper
Workplace relations – simplification for small business
This position paper identifies some simple steps to tackle the overly complex workplace relations system for small businesses.
Briefing paper
The regulatory capital framework for Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs): background paper 9
This paper responds to a request from the Royal Commission for background on the capital prudential framework applying to the banking industry, with particular regard to the current and proposed treatment of residential mortgage lending and lending for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Report
Internet Competition Inquiry: report
Internet commerce currently accounts for only a small proportion of the Australian retail market but is growing rapidly. As a result of this growth, Australian businesses are experiencing increased competition from overseas firms using the internet to directly market to Australian consumers.
Report
Unfair contract terms and small business loans
This report provides more detailed guidance to bank and non-bank lenders about compliance with the unfair contract terms laws, as they relate to small business.
Report
Small business enterprise models of employment for persons with intellectual disabilities and high support needs
The focus of this project is specifically on adults with intellectual disabilities who have high support needs and experience almost complete exclusion from employment, much more than other disability groups.