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AGP Executive Report

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Hospitality squeeze: Sydney restaurateurs are weighing broken equipment against already-high bills, while industry figures say one in eight Australian restaurants and cafes closed in the year to July. Tax and cash flow: More than 37,000 businesses are behind on tax, up 21 per cent, as the ATO pursues a record $54 billion in overdue debt. Card fees: Small firms warn the surcharge ban and limits on paying ATO bills by card could tighten cash flow and force pricing changes. Business protection: New security funding aims to protect small and family businesses, including tradies’ utes and vans. Payment reform: Western Australia has passed subbie payment protection laws, a potential boost for subcontractors waiting on money owed. AI opportunity: New estimates suggest AI could lift SME productivity, with one report projecting annual gains of up to $136,000 per business.

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Oct. 13, 2026

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What the changing face of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs could mean for Victoria’s state election

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Oct. 24, 2026

Address To Western Australian State Conference

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Oct. 24, 2026

Australia to tighten visa refusal and cancellation rules from October 31, with tougher character checks

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Oct. 23, 2026

Jobs tsar calls for shake-up to let small businesses offer work experience & get young people on career ladder

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Oct. 23, 2026

Flood fallout lingers for small businesses

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Oct. 22, 2026

Small businesses face mandatory audits under costly new online safety rules

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Oct. 23, 2026

Australia hits North Korean 'shadow bankers' with fresh sanctions

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Oct. 21, 2026

“Melbourne, we’ve arrived”: Indian Australian SMEs make their mark at Melbourne Fashion Week

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Publication Location	Australia, Melbourne
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