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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
ASBFEO
11 March 2016 – present
Statutory office that advocates for small and family businesses, reviews Commonwealth laws and policies affecting them and gives small businesses assistance with disputes.
How it came into existence
Established on 11 March 2016 by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Act 2015, replacing the non-statutory Australian Small Business Commissioner.
- Small business advocacy
- Dispute assistance
Legislation: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Act 2015
Main functions
- Advocacy for small and family businesses
- Assistance with disputes and access to alternative dispute resolution
- Inquiries and reviews of laws affecting small business
- Contributing to Commonwealth policy development
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of the Treasury.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 12 September 2016 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
Government records and websites
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