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The Australian Taxation Office has succeeded in its bid to wind up Sydney streetwear brand Geedup, after investigations into the collapsed business uncovered alleged tax debts of $2.2 million. The post Streetwear brand Geedup enters liquidation af...

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, an AI agent for Slack that can remember conversations, access company data and automate tasks. The post Anthropic unveils Claude Tag, an AI assistant that can work across Slack channels appeared first on SmartCom...

From July 1, many Australian businesses that have never had to think seriously about anti-money laundering rules will find themselves subject to them for the first time. The post The compliance deadline catching Australian businesses off guard ap...

Miyagi is accused of employing unqualified staff to pose as medical professionals and wrongfully sell health programs costing up to $7500. The post ACCC takes health company Miyagi to court over salespeople posing as doctors appeared first on Smar...

From cardboard and glass to food scraps and soft plastics, many businesses are sending potentially valuable materials to landfill. Here's how the right recycling equipment can help improve resource recovery, reduce waste and support more efficient...

The 2026-27 Queensland budget offers a suite of targeted small business support policies, but little in the way of specialist startup support, as Treasurer David Janetzki traces a years-long path back to surplus. The post QLD budget 2026: What sma...

NSW has just handed down its budget for 2026-2027, and most notably, a replacement for the axed Business Connect program has been announced. The post NSW budget 2026: What small businesses and startups need to know appeared first on SmartCompany.

The NSW budget has committed $37 million to a small business advisory program to replace Business Connect after the service was axed in 2025. The post NSW budget reveals $37 million for Business Connect successor appeared first on SmartCompany.

Greens Senator Larissa Waters confirmed the party will back the package, subject to amendments and an extended inquiry into the government's proposed NDIS overhaul. The post CGT, negative gearing reforms to pass after Labor secures Greens support ...

Labor’s latest workplace relations bill could tilt government procurement in favour of unionised businesses at the expense of SMEs. The post The federal government must not be allowed to discriminate against suppliers without union agreements appe...

Australians will pay more for petrol and diesel from July 1 as the federal government begins winding back temporary fuel tax relief introduced during the Middle East conflict. The post Fuel prices set to rise as government winds back excise cut ap...

Sephora will turn down the music, adjust screens and minimise strong scents to offer calmer shopping experiences. The post Sephora to roll out ‘quiet hours’ in Australia to make stores more inclusive appeared first on SmartCompany.

Ovum has raised $4 million in seed funding after tripling its valuation, with plans to expand its women's health platform. The post Women’s health startup Ovum lands $4 million seed funding after tripling valuation appeared first on SmartCompany.

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to change course on capital gains tax reform, with more than 30 business representative groups calling on federal lawmakers to reconsider a so-called "penalty on investment". The post Business groups...

Business owners are being urged not to make major decisions based on proposed tax reforms alone. Findex's Jonathan Scholes explains why waiting could be the smarter move. The post The costly mistake business owners risk making while waiting for ta...

The report backs reforms limiting tax settings that "disproportionately benefit" wealthy Australians, despite significant concerns. The post Fast-tracked Senate report backs CGT reforms appeared first on SmartCompany.

Erica Berchtold, who has served as David Jones' chief commercial officer since May 2025, has been appointed as the retailer's new CEO. The post Erica Berchtold becomes the first woman CEO of David Jones appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has downplayed fears of a payday super penalty avalanche engulfing small businesses trying to do the right thing. The post Fair Work Ombudsman responds to fears of payday super compliance crackdown appeared first on SmartCo...

Many Australians earning extra income don't realise when a hobby or side hustle becomes a business. But the ATO is watching more closely than ever. The post Stop calling it a side hustle. The ATO doesn’t appeared first on SmartCompany.

Green Knott founder Anthony Gabrielian is swapping landfill for larvae, using insects to turn food waste into something far more useful. The post Businesses We Love: How Green Knott is using insects to tackle Australia’s $36 billion food waste pro...