AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoHigh Court Tax Ruling: The High Court has backed Melbourne accountant Steven Bendel, rejecting the ATO’s view that unpaid present entitlements owed by trusts to corporate beneficiaries are automatically “loans” under Division 7A—potentially opening the door for other small business and private group taxpayers to challenge past assessments, though other anti-avoidance rules still apply. Small Business Costs & Pricing Pressure: Australia Post has hiked parcel prices by 4.95%, pushing more delivery costs onto small sellers who may need to pass charges on to customers. Workforce Pipeline Warning: Baking Association of Australia says Australia’s baking boom is masking a growing skills crisis, arguing decades of steering young people toward university over trades is weakening the future baker and bakery owner pipeline. Digital Banking Push: ING is rolling out a global subscription banking model across multiple markets, a sign banks are competing on bundled “everyday” value—something small business owners should watch for as it reshapes fees and features. Creator Economy & AI Marketing: Constant Contact reports “SMB creators” are rapidly adopting AI to capture attention, with shopping-small intentions rising even as consumers cut spending. Cyber & AI Litigation Risk: Norton Rose Fulbright’s survey flags cybersecurity and data privacy disputes as the top litigation exposure area, with AI and employment risks also rising—relevant for any Australian SME handling customer data.
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