AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOnline Safety: Small businesses could face mandatory audits under new online safety rules, with owners warned the compliance costs may be steep. Hospitality Costs: Cafe operators are pushing back against proposed reusable-cup requirements, calling them a logistical burden; the card surcharge ban is also raising cash-flow concerns for retailers. AI Opportunity: New estimates suggest AI could add $93 billion to Australia’s economy, while another analysis puts potential annual productivity gains for SMEs at $136,000. Cybersecurity: Australian businesses have taken websites offline amid a critical PHP software flaw; owners should prioritise security updates and follow official advice. Digital Business: Small businesses will keep their existing .com.au web addresses after a policy backtrack, avoiding a disruptive change.
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