AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoSuper Fast Payday Super: From 1 July, employers must get super contributions into workers’ accounts within 7 days of payday, not quarterly—good for employees, but a cash-flow and payroll-processing stress test for SMEs (especially seasonal operators). CGT Backdown Fallout: The Albanese government has expanded capital gains tax carve-outs for small businesses and startups, but the debate is still hot in Canberra, with opposition leader Angus Taylor calling it “half-arsed” and warning it won’t fix the damage. Regional Queensland Health Costs: A boost to the fuel component of the Patient Travel Subsidy has been framed as a “drop in the ocean” by advocates, who say it still falls short of real travel expenses. WA Bird Flu Shock: Australia’s first mainland H5N1 detection near Esperance has prompted local poultry groups to cancel events and tighten movement rules—an immediate risk to growers and backyard flocks. SME Cyber/Complaints Pressure: A new report says most Australians have had problems with digital services, yet many never complain—fueling calls for a free, independent dispute body. Cafe Culture Under Strain: Independent café owners warn rising costs and weekly super requirements will squeeze margins, with some expecting closures or higher prices.
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