AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoRetail Rescue Fails: Barbeques Galore will close 62 company-owned stores and wind up operations after a last-ditch deal collapsed, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Small Business Costs & Wages: The Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association warns menu prices could jump about 10% next year as wage rises and other cost pressures hit hospitality. Housing Supply Reality Check: A new AHURI-backed argument says Australia’s 1.2m homes by 2029 target is blocked by construction productivity problems, with SMEs facing low margins and high insolvency risk. Digital Tax Pressure: Inland Revenue’s push toward more digital, earlier tax reporting raises concerns about leaving small taxpayers behind. Regional Infrastructure: Albury Airport gets a $2.88m taxiway extension to improve safety and efficiency, supporting future growth. Startup Funding: Construction fintech Earlytrade raises about $14.2m to expand in the US and add agentic AI for subcontractor payments. Community Events Support: NSW’s Permit/Plug/Play model helped Lakemba Nights cut stallholder costs and boost turnover, with a new grants round for councils. Energy Skills: Pacific solar training is building local capability to install and maintain systems as fuel costs squeeze households and small businesses.
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