AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Crunch: Australia’s diesel and refined-product supply is still under pressure after Middle East-linked shipping disruptions, with reserves improving but not back to “safe” benchmarks and heavy-vehicle operators still reporting patchy availability. SME Policy Push: Sri Lanka has launched a National SME Strategy Framework aiming to lift SME contribution to GDP dramatically, with a focus on capability, growth enablement and measurable outcomes. Tech & Payments Compliance: ACMA’s branded SMS sender ID registration deadline is today—miss it and legitimate business texts may show as “Unverified” from July 1. Budget Fallout (Small Business): The Coalition is signalling a fight over the ongoing instant asset write-off threshold, pushing for $50,000 instead of the $20,000 plan. Local Business Hit: A NSW village facing a long highway closure says businesses are becoming unviable without timely support. Cloud Accounting Headache: Xero users report frustration with compensation claims after last week’s outages, adding cost and admin pain for already-stretched firms.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.