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AGP Executive Report

Last update: 9 hours ago

AI Productivity: Small businesses using AI are seeing results: 94% report productivity gains, and broad adoption could save an average SME an estimated $136,000 a year in admin costs. Yet only one in four businesses uses AI, with regional firms lagging. Cybersecurity: A critical PHP flaw has put websites at risk, and Australia’s cyber.gov.au was among affected sites. Website owners should check their systems and apply the available security update promptly. Payments Pressure: The surcharge ban and limits on paying the ATO by credit card are tightening cash flow for some retailers. Businesses are weighing whether to absorb fees or adjust prices. Online Business: Small businesses can keep their existing .com.au web addresses after a policy backtrack, avoiding a forced change to their online presence.

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Oct. 13, 2026

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4 hours ago

Small businesses face mandatory audits under costly new online safety rules

SmartCompany |

Owner: Will Hayward info about owner

Smart Company

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Owned By	Will Hayward through Private Media Pty Ltd
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.smartcompany.com.au/
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	free
Publication Location	Australia, Melbourne
Owner Country	Australia

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3 hours ago

Australia's Office Fitout Market Grows As Brisbane And Sunshine Coast Businesses Plan Complete Workspaces

Scoop |

Owner: Thompson Family info about owner

Scoop

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Owned By	Thompson Family through Scoop Foundation for Public Interest Journalism
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.scoop.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country	New Zealand

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an hour ago

Australia Signs New Defence Pact With Timor-Leste

The Epoch Times |

Owner: Li Hongzhi info about owner

The Epoch Times

Right-wing

Owned By	Li Hongzhi through Falun Gong & Epoch Media Group
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.theepochtimes.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Australia’s Office Fitout Market Grows As Brisbane And Sunshine Coast Businesses Plan Complete Workspaces

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Owner: Thompson Family info about owner

Scoop

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Owned By	Thompson Family through Scoop Foundation for Public Interest Journalism
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.scoop.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country	New Zealand

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4 hours ago

Australian businesses pull websites offline over PHP threat

SmartCompany |

Owner: Will Hayward info about owner

Smart Company

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Owned By	Will Hayward through Private Media Pty Ltd
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.smartcompany.com.au/
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Access Type	free
Publication Location	Australia, Melbourne
Owner Country	Australia

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5 hours ago

Australia's cyclone pool continues to support insurance outcomes in higher-risk areas

Asia Insurance Review |

Owner: Steve Acunto info about owner

Asia Insurance Review

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Owned By	Steve Acunto through Beacon International Group
Year Founded	1991
Website	https://www.asiainsurancereview.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	United States

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14 minutes ago

Laos, Australia Conclude Project Supporting Women and Persons with Disabilities in Business

Lao News Agency |

Owner: Laotian Government info about owner

Lao News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Laotian Government
Year Founded	1968
Website	http://kpl.gov.la/EN/Default.aspx
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Lao People's Democratic Republic, Vientiane
Owner Country	Lao People's Democratic Republic

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8 hours ago

When thinking about national security, think about local businesses

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Owner: Australian Government info about owner

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

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Owned By	Australian Government through The Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Canberra
Owner Country	Australia

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