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Free fast-tracked trade qualifications to target housing skills shortages.
Summary: The federal government’s $78 million Advanced Entry Trades Training program is designed to fast-track nationally recognised qualifications for up…
Have Your Say: Cyber Security Support for Small Business
Small to medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organisations are being encouraged to have their say on the cyber security challenges they face and…
Card surcharge ban starts 1 October 2026: stakeholder kit released for small business networks
From 1 October 2026, card surcharges are set to end for many everyday card payments in Australia, including payments made through eftpos, Mastercard, Visa…
ACCC points small businesses to contract and trading protections
Summary: The ACCC’s small business resources highlight business rights and responsibilities, including protections against unfair contract terms in…
FCA report finds hardship support still uneven across banks and lenders
Financial Counselling Australia’s latest Rank the Banks, Other Lenders and Debt Collectors report has found that support for people in financial hardship…
ATO flags fuel tax credit change and overdue quarterly super deadline
The ATO’s small business newsroom says fuel tax credit rates changed again from 3 August 2026. It also notes the final quarterly super payment was due on…
SMEs brace for RBA decision as cost pressures remain elevated
The Reserve Bank’s next cash rate update is due at 2.30 pm Sydney time on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. The current cash rate target is 4.35%, and markets are…
