Queensland Government On-time Payment small business register
Liz Gibbs • Feb 23, 2020
The Queensland Government recognises that cash flow is vital for small business.
From 1 July 2020, government payment terms under the On-time Payment Policy will be reduced from 30 to 20 calendar days for all valid invoices from small business suppliers, with no value threshold.
We invite all Queensland small business owners and operators to register on the On-time Payment small business register to ensure suppliers to government get paid faster.
Registration is not compulsory but registering your business will mean payment of your invoices will be prioritised.
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