AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWork-from-home showdown (Victoria): Landmark laws giving eligible workers a right to work from home two days a week were referred to a parliamentary committee, leaving the rollout in limbo ahead of the November election—business groups warn of legal risk while the government scrambles for time. Startup tax relief (federal): Treasurer Jim Chalmers released draft legislation to soften Labor’s Innovative Business CGT Concession, extending eligibility to 15 years and cutting the share holding period to three years, but tech leaders say uncertainty still hurts investment confidence. Card surcharge shake-up (national): From 1 October, credit and debit card surcharges are set to end, with banks expected to offset costs via fees and fewer perks—small merchants may see savings but prices could rise. Local business pressure points (retail): Perth IGA owners allege Woolworths staff “scoped out” their stores; Woolworths says it will review. Regional growth support (WA/NT): WA racing infrastructure gets $455k upgrades for Carnarvon Cup; NT chemical waste recycler Global Resource Recovery wins a $55m NRFC loan, targeting construction jobs and reduced reliance on imports. Energy for renters (policy): Ministers are exploring pathways to allow plug-in balcony solar and batteries, potentially unlocking savings for apartment dwellers.
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