AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSmall-business strain: COSBOA says small-business growth has barely kept pace with inflation, while nearly half of owners are working longer hours. Regulatory pressure: Queensland’s premier says federal workplace rules and compliance demands are adding to costs for regional firms; newly covered accountants, lawyers and other businesses also face AUSTRAC checks, with fines for failing to enrol. Payments and tax: The card-surcharge ban is prompting calls for clearer consultation, while proposed trust-tax changes leave family businesses uncertain about future bills. Digital risks: Meta’s updated terms, due to take effect on October 30, allow it to crawl business-linked websites; BizCover says 43% of surveyed small-business owners encountered a suspicious cyber incident or scam attempt last year. Franchising: Competition Minister Andrew Leigh wants franchisors to publish standard contracts online, helping prospective small-business operators compare commitments before signing.
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