AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTax Reform Shock: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has introduced legislation to Parliament to overhaul capital gains tax and negative gearing, plus a $250-a-year working Australians tax offset and a $1,000 standard deduction—moves Labor says are “for workers” and first home buyers, but business groups warn the end of the 50% CGT discount could chill investment and hit startups. Senate Scrutiny: The bill is set for a three-week Senate inquiry, keeping pressure on Labor over carve-outs and how the changes will apply to non-property assets. Small Business Impact: A Brisbane cafe sale scenario suggests the new CGT rules could nearly double tax on gains for common business structures, while Seek research estimates wrong hires cost SMEs $7.3b a year. Right to Repair Push: The government plans to extend right-to-repair rules to agricultural vehicles and machinery to cut downtime and reduce manufacturer control over repair information. Digital & Retail Tech: Kmart rolls out a Google Gemini-powered AI shopping assistant with virtual try-ons, and a new piece argues many small business websites fail due to copywriting, not traffic. Local Business Boosts: A Sunshine Coast hinterland main street upgrade is moving ahead with works timed to reduce disruption for Christmas trading. ATO Pressure: Tax Ombudsman complaints about ATO debt collection are up 127% year-on-year.
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