AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCash Flow: Only 48% of Australian business invoices are being paid on time, while one in 10 is more than 60 days overdue—double last year’s rate. Tax Pressure: Complaints to the Tax Ombudsman jumped 74% in six months as the ATO steps up debt collection, adding pressure for businesses already facing tight finances. Insurance: A parliamentary inquiry into small-business cover has delayed its report until February 26, after receiving more than 100 submissions and holding hearings in four cities. Cybersecurity: Free government support has helped more than 3,300 small businesses strengthen defences or recover from cyber incidents. Business Safety: NSW plans court orders to keep repeat violent or abusive customers away from businesses and their staff. Regional Investment: More than $50 million is backing projects across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin, including food manufacturing, tourism and industrial infrastructure.
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