AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCafe Rules: NSW has softened its new coffee-cup law after small-business concerns: cafes won’t have to provide mugs or glasses for dine-in customers, though non-recyclable cups will still be phased out. Borrowing Pressure: Low-documentation home-loan arrears — common among self-employed borrowers — rose to 4.9% in June, from 4.2% a year earlier, while overall mortgage arrears stayed at 1%. Tax and Investment: A new federal bill proposes tax concessions for innovative start-ups, better-targeted R&D incentives, expanded venture-capital breaks and monthly PAYG payments to better match business activity. Cyber Safety: One small business recovered $118,000 after an email impersonation scam, while free cyber support is being offered to help small firms build digital resilience. Insurance: The parliamentary inquiry into small-business insurance has delayed its report until February 26, extending a review of cover costs and availability, particularly in regional areas and high-risk industries.
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