RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%: The Reserve Bank kept the cash rate unchanged, but warned inflation is still “too high” and could mean more tightening later—good news for mortgage holders, but a reminder for small businesses to plan for higher-for-longer costs. Work-from-Home Law Delayed in Victoria: Victoria’s planned right to work from home (two days a week) has been pushed back to July 2027 after business backlash, with groups warning of added compliance and hiring impacts. ASIC Calls Out Car Insurers: ASIC says car insurance premiums rose 8% (to July 2025) and insurers aren’t explaining the drivers clearly enough, which could mean more scrutiny and pressure on pricing transparency. Tax Debt Pressure on SMEs: New reporting highlights New Zealand’s tax debt surge, with micro and SMEs behind most outstanding amounts—an SME warning sign on what happens when liabilities stack up. Enforcement Hits Illicit Tobacco: ABF raids targeted service stations nationwide over illegal tobacco and vapes, showing regulators are going after supply chains, not just storefronts. Amazon Speeds Up Delivery: Amazon Prime expands faster delivery options in Sydney and Melbourne, raising the bar for local retailers competing on speed and convenience. NSW Export Push to India: NSW launches an India business literacy program to help agrifood and clean energy exporters build capability and enter growth markets. SafetyCulture Rebrands to Mitti: Workplace safety tech giant SafetyCulture has renamed to Mitti and is leaning into broader operations and insurance—another signal of how SMB tools are evolving. Logan 2032 Procurement Prep: Queensland’s Logan invites local SMEs to gear up for Games-related contracts across construction, tech, security and event services. English on Shopfronts Debate: Sydney mayors back a council push for English signage but question whether councils can realistically enforce it.