AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoffee Cup Rules: NSW has backed away from requiring cafés to offer dine-in mugs or join reusable-cup schemes after small businesses warned of added costs and disruption. Recyclable disposable cups remain allowed, while rules on accepting customers’ clean reusable cups stay in place. Business Costs: Victoria has ranked last for business conditions for a third year, with payroll and property taxes, licensing and slow regulation flagged as barriers to growth. Cyber Security: A parliamentary inquiry will hold its final hearings next week, with the committee calling for practical, accessible support tailored to small businesses. Tourism Insurance: Queensland’s tourism council is assembling a panel of specialist brokers to help operators navigate rising premiums and find cover suited to their risks. Startup Tax: The government has eased proposed capital gains tax rules for startup investors, but concerns remain over research and development funding.
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