AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoCapital Gains Tax Fallout: Young founders and business leaders are pushing back hard on Labor’s CGT overhaul after a budget move that scraps the 50% CGT discount and adds a minimum 30% tax on gains, warning it could “ambush” ambition across tech and every growing small business. Political Pressure Campaign: Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson is launching a “stand with small” push, promising a federal small business act, a single national definition, and tougher payment terms for government and big business. Policy Uncertainty for Startups: Albanese says more tweaks are possible, but the rollout is still being questioned—especially for trusts and productive assets beyond housing. Local Community Pulse: The Heartbeat of Australia survey finds most people rate their community highly, but cost-of-living and energy worries are driving deep concern. Small Business Support Spotlight: Westpac says it has backed nearly 2,200 women in business and is now launching the Westpac Female Founder Awards. Business Ops Watch: The Industry Growth Program has paused new applications while the government reviews its future, adding another layer of uncertainty for grant-reliant startups.
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