AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBudget Backlash, Again: Treasurer Jim Chalmers is defending Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes after small business owners used AI memes to argue it’s a “tax on success,” while Chalmers calls the pushback a “scare campaign built on lies.” Greens Pressure: The Greens are pushing for tougher property tax changes and talks are reportedly underway with the government to shape legislation before the July 2 deadline. Trust & Compliance Strain: New research flags frontline operations nearing a breaking point as teams rely on manual workarounds—raising costs and compliance risk. Hiring Tech, Faster: FindTalent.ph launches an AI-matched Filipino remote hiring platform with 130+ verified roles, aiming to close trust gaps in outsourcing. Local Wins, Real Momentum: Sydney’s Born To Bake Greek has been crowned Australia’s Best Cake Shop and Patisserie, while Queensland’s Glassies Gala marks 10 years of backing small business. Health Workforce Stress: A diphtheria outbreak spotlights remote staffing shortages as a $7.2m package rolls out.
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