Hon STUART NASH: As I said in the House last week, late payments from large organisations to smaller suppliers can be crippling for these businesses. I have announced that I am prepared to legislate if payment terms and payment times for small businesses do not improve. I've asked affected groups to comment on the idea and look forward to hearing that feedback after public consultation closes next month. The discussion document seeks the public views on legislation that would require a maximum payment term of 20 days to ensure small businesses are reimbursed for their services more quickly and the right for small businesses to charge interest on overdue invoices and debt recovery fees for late payment. This Government remains focused on protecting jobs and supporting workers and businesses.