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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…
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…
Regional Pulse Survey seeks business input for Southern NSW and ACT planning
Summary: Regional Development Australia Southern NSW and ACT has opened its Thrive Regional Pulse Survey, seeking input from people who live, work,…
NSW offers business advisory support for Great Western Highway closure impacts
Summary: Small businesses affected by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass can register for free, tailored business advisory support…
Treasury consults on discretionary trust tax changes
Summary: Treasury has released consultation material on reforms affecting discretionary trusts and capital gains tax concessions. Treasury says all 2.7…
South Australia launches $50,000 grants for businesses hit by algal bloom
The South Australian Government has opened applications for the Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant, offering grants of up to $50,000 to eligible…
Treasury consultation on unfair trading protections closes this week
Summary: Treasury is consulting on whether unfair trading practice protections should be extended to small businesses, including where small businesses…
