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AGP Executive Report

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Policy Pressure: Queensland’s premier has renewed criticism of Canberra over regulatory burdens on small businesses, while the ATO’s planned credit-card payment ban faces backlash after the government acknowledged it knew of the plan months before it was disclosed. Tax and Payments: Proposed trust-tax changes could hit family businesses, with the government conceding some bills may reach 60%; meanwhile, small firms are questioning whether banks will pass on savings from the card surcharge ban. Business Support: Far North Queensland small and family businesses can now access free AI courses, as BizCover steps up its campaign against small-business scams. Industry Voice: Mortgage and Finance Association chief Anja Pannek has joined COSBOA’s board, bringing brokers’ concerns about costs, compliance and staffing into national small-business advocacy.

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Oct. 13, 2026

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Card surcharge ban risks leaving small businesses worse off

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Award-winning Aussie small business bringing Indigenous art to life in this new and bold sun-safe collection

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Is Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) steadying its SME lending story?

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Oil Shock Looms: Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) Earnings Twist

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How a 'festering' threat changed Australia's political landscape

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Population migration data into regional centres hit a high, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the capital-city...

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Queensland Premier Criticizes Canberra Over Regulatory Pressures Facing Small Businesses

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Broking industry leaders join peak small business body

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