AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDefence Expo Boost: WA’s Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition (Oct 6–8) is set to bring nearly 1,000 exhibitors and around 100 WA companies to Perth, including 40 WA SMEs on the Defence West stand, with local hotels, restaurants and small businesses tipped to benefit from tens of millions in spending. Payment Rules Shock: Card surcharge reforms take effect, banning surcharging on designated card networks and lowering interchange caps—sparking debate over who absorbs costs and whether prices will rise for shoppers and pressure cashflow for small retailers. ATO Credit Card Clampdown: The tax office’s move to stop accepting credit card payments after the surcharge ban is drawing fresh backlash from SMEs worried about cashflow and added admin burden. SME Cybersecurity Alert: Europol’s Operation KillSwitch dismantled ransomware group KillSec, which targeted small-to-midsize organisations, underscoring the need for stronger cyber readiness in Australian businesses. Local Business Growth: Home-based food microbusinesses are growing in NSW, with operators selling niche cultural foods from home kitchens—showing how small entrepreneurs are using Instagram and community demand to scale. Regional Tourism Funding: WA’s Regional Racing Infrastructure Fund is backing upgrades at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club ahead of the Golden Saddle, aiming to lift visitor numbers and support regional jobs.
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