FIFA World Cup Boost for SMEs (Brisbane): Brisbane’s South Bank South Bank Cultural Forecourt will run a big-screen live site for Socceroos matches from 7am Sunday June 14, with more match days later in June—good news for nearby food trucks and hospitality. Tourism Spend Lift (ACT): Floriade’s 40th birthday gets extra ACT funding ($749,000 over two years) to open earlier and run longer from 2027, aiming to add 10,000–20,000 visitors and more trading nights. Cost Relief for Business (Queensland): Regional Queensland electricity bills are set to fall from July 1—about $151 less for households and $212 less for small businesses—though renewables delays could threaten the savings. Insolvency Pressure (Policy/Regulation): ASIC told Senate estimates it links rising small business insolvencies to poor financial control, as first-time insolvencies jumped 207% since 2022—sparking political pushback. NDIS Compliance Costs (Disability Services): Avaana launched a National Registration Readiness Program to help providers meet expanded mandatory NDIS registration by July 2027. Payments Upgrade (Trading Tools): Fusion Markets extended payment processing to 24/7, cutting weekend withdrawal delays to under an hour. Brand & Compliance Watch (ASIC): ASIC cancelled registered agent status for reg.com.au-linked Registration Pty Ltd and Biz Australia Pty Ltd. Local Business Spotlight (Canberra): Floriade expansion and World Cup live sites point to a busy events calendar that can drive foot traffic for small operators.