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WOMEN IN BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA

Jayne Lewis, left and Danielle Allen, right
Jayne Lewis, left and Danielle Allen, right Source: SBS

Federal government statistics suggest more women than ever are now operating small businesses in Australia. New figures show over 600-thousand are choosing to be their own bosses.


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Federal government statistics suggest more women than ever are now operating small businesses in Australia. New figures show over 600-thousand are choosing to be their own bosses.


The federal government says the number of women business owners increased 5.6 per cent in the 12 months to November.

In the same period, the increase for male business owners was less than 5 per cent.

Overall, more than 96 per cent of female business operators work in small businesses.

 


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