Working Holiday visas: Home Affairs says working holiday visa processing is still running but “more slowly”, as pressure mounts to cut net migration—sparking fresh uncertainty for seasonal labour and small operators who rely on backpacker flows. Road costs in Victoria: Opposition Leader Jess Wilson backs a $50-a-week toll cap for two years (then $60 from July 2027), with quarterly rebates via Service Victoria for cars, light trucks and small business fleets up to five vehicles—aimed at tradies and small firms hit by toll hikes. Election pitch clash: The same Victorian campaign also spotlights law-and-order messaging, including a plan to recruit retired police officers as reservists, underlining cost-of-living and safety as key SME-relevant battlegrounds. Local business pressures: A Sydney council push for compulsory English shop signage has drawn backlash from multicultural traders, raising compliance and penalty concerns for small retailers. Fuel security math: Analysis flags Australia’s heavy diesel reliance and the government’s push to lift stockpiles under the National Fuel Security Plan—relevant to delivery, construction and everyday business costs. Tech valuation focus: ASX software chatter turns back to cash flow quality, with Xero and WiseTech in the spotlight as investors demand durable recurring revenue and margin discipline. Side-hustle spotlight: A Canberra public servant turned pottery into a growing online micro business, showing how small creators can scale with consistent drops and custom work. Weather watch: Forecasts warn of widespread rain next week across parts of SA, VIC, NSW, ACT and TAS—plan for disruptions to deliveries, site work and trade.