AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCard Payment Pressure: The government has delayed the ATO’s credit-card payment ban until 30 June 2027 after small-business backlash, but the surcharge ban remains in place. Sydney businesses are urging cash payments, while a Bundaberg retailer estimates the changes could add more than $13,000 a year in costs. Jobs and Skills: Small-business hiring rose 0.8% in September, its first notable lift in months, though wage growth cooled as firms prioritised keeping staff. Regional Queensland businesses also warn visa cuts could worsen worker shortages. Manufacturing: A Sydney Composites project backed by the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC aims to cut production cycles from four hours to 10 minutes, helping the specialist manufacturer scale output and pursue export opportunities.
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