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Council of Small Business Organisations Australia

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Australian digital and technology regulation

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Latest: Australia seeks bipartisan AI regulatory and copyright deal

The Australian government continues to pursue new regulatory frameworks for the digital and technology sectors. In late September 2026, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated the need for national and international r

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Australian small business regulatory and economic pressures

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Latest: Australian SMEs face increased regulatory scrutiny and fines

Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are navigating significant regulatory and economic pressures. Following the July 1 implementation of Payday Super, which requires superannuation contributions within seven b

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Australian credit-card surcharge ban takes effect

21 clusters · 68 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia payment reforms trigger price hikes and cash discounts

The ban on surcharges for EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express transactions officially took effect in Australia on 1 October 2026. Driven by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to ensure price transparency, the

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Australia digital and AI risk management

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Australian small businesses seek help against AI cyber risks

Australia is addressing various risks associated with digital technology and artificial intelligence through both government funding and calls for increased support. In late September 2026, the Australian eSafety Commis