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Craig Emerson
News and interviews on Craig Emerson including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
The five key things for SMEs in the Asian Century white paper
The government wants a stronger focus on Asian trade opportunities, with a more innovative and streamlined approach to business.
Nick Sherry gets Small Business ministry – and we’ve got his special briefing
Former Assistant Treasurer Senator Nick Sherry handed the role of Small Business Minister, but the Opposition and business groups are unhappy that the post remains outside of Cabinet.
ELECTION 2010: Labor’s small business statement focusses on tax measures
Small business minister Craig Emerson hits back at the Opposition's suggestions that Labor has not released a small business policy.
ELECTION 2010: Billson slams Labor’s lack of small business policy
Opposition small business spokesman Bruce Billson says he is flabbergasted that Labor has not released a specific small business policy ahead of the federal election.
Emerson should intervene
Banks seriously risk doing damage to the economy by ignoring small business lending.
Centre stage
Tony Abbott’s big pitch for SMEs has put the sector clearly on the political agenda. Let’s hope it stays there.
Small business minister Craig Emerson says competition will improve SME access to finance
Craig Emerson says the Government will focus on encouraging competition in the banking sector, but has ruled out introducing a specific Government guarantee for SME loans.
FEDERAL BUDGET 2010: National business names register to save SMEs $1.5 billion
The Government will spend $125.2 million over the next four years to establish a single, national register for business names.
FEDERAL BUDGET 2010: Franchise sectors win access to early-stage mediation services
Businesses operating under the Franchising Code of Conduct will have access to support for early intervention in disputes.
Companies face crackdown on unfair contract terms as consumer laws pass
Companies will face tough penalties for the use of unfair terms in standard contracts, described as the biggest change to consumer laws in 35 years.
Expert panel holds hearings to consider stronger unconscionable conduct law for franchising
The FCA and franchising industry figures hold discussions with the Government over whether unconscionable conduct laws for the franchising sector need to be strengthened.
Government pays 96.5% of SME invoices within 30 days
The Government’s move to pay 96.5% of its invoices from small businesses within 30 days during the last financial year, has been praised by industry experts as a major benefit to SMEs.
Video rental entrepreneur attacks Coles over massive DVD discount promotion
Video Ezy and Blockbuster franchise owner again attacks Coles for misusing its market power over its latest DVD discount offer.
Owner of Blockbuster DVD rental chain to meet Small Business Minster over supermarket discount war
The owner of the Blockbuster and EzyDVD retail chains, Paul Uniacke, accuses grocery giants of “bastardising” the DVD industry in order to lift sales.
New Opposition small business spokesperson Bruce Billson accuses Rudd Government of ignoring SMEs
The Coalition’s Bruce Billson says the Rudd Government’s “big government, big spending” mantra has meant small business has been ignored by Canberra for two years.
Franchise Council says South Australia could become a “no-go zone” after MP introduces franchising laws with ‘good faith’ provision
Franchise Council chief executive Steve Wright warns that franchisors could abandon South Australia if they are forced to operate under an onerous state-based law.
ACCC rejects Caltex bid for Mobil petrol stations as Emerson requests petrol inquiry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has rejected a bid from oil giant Caltex to take over hundreds of Exxon Mobil petrol stations and convenience stores, saying it would stifle competition and drive up petrol prices
Abbott avalanche
Tony Abbott's first press conference as leader of the Federal Opposition was actually pretty impressive.
Emerson names expert panel for franchising and unconscionable conduct inquiry
Small Business Minister Craig Emerson names an expert panel to examine whether unconscionable conduct provisions should be specially included in the Franchising Code.
No relief for small business in new climate change deal – power bills tipped to jump $1,500
Rudd’s new climate change deal lacks any assistance for small businesses, despite increased compensation for energy companies, heavy industry and households.
