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Adrian Black

'Tales of two insolvencies': small business failures up

Small business are failing at a high rate, with more expected to go under as the economy worsens. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Small Australian businesses are failing at a faster pace and the global energy price shock sparked by the US-Israeli attack on Iran may mean the worst is yet to come.

Business insolvencies - comprising unincorporated, often owner-operated small businesses like sole traders or partnerships - surged 19 per cent year-on-year in February, according to data from consumer credit agency Equifax.

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