AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity Focus: Monash MP Mary Aldred has been appointed to a federal parliamentary select committee on cyber security risks and barriers for SMEs, with the inquiry set to look at preparedness, guidance and regional support. Childcare Safety Crackdown: An ACT regulator ordered Edge Early Learning in Higgins to close after concerns raised by a Canberra mother over safety incidents and staff turnover, following a serious medical incident. AI Adoption Gap: A warning that regional businesses are being left behind on AI uptake, with only 29% adopting AI in regional areas versus 40% in metro, and calls to embed regional training in the national AI framework. Telstra Outage Fallout: A parliamentary inquiry heard Telstra repeatedly ignored warnings about a software update for a $30,000 server that triggered a nationwide outage, with compensation claims now open for customers and small businesses. Energy Costs & Solar Shock: Battery installations fell more than 70% after federal subsidy changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, highlighting how quickly demand swings when rebates shift. SME Growth & Cash Flow: A reminder that cash flow timing—not just profit—drives many small business failures, pushing the need for quick working-capital access. Local Business Boost: Docklands’ Motorcycle Riders Association Toy Run will finish in Docklands on Dec 12, expected to draw up to 30,000 people and support Salvation Army toy donations.
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