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The specialist small business lender revealed a cluster of bad loans on its books and flagged increasing costs to manage lending risks. The post Judo Bank shares plummet nearly 40% after revealing bad business debts appeared first on SmartCompany.

Independent MPs Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall have formed Community Strong Australia, an alternative to established political forces. The post Teal MPs outspoken on small business issues form new political party appeared first on SmartCompany.

From the 2000s Limewire panic to secret cabinet plans, Australia’s AI copyright fight will decide how LLMs use creative work... and who gets paid. The post We grew up fearing piracy laws, now AI is rewriting them in Australia appeared first on Sma...

The ACCC’s greenwashing case against burger joint Grill’d highlights the scale of misleading environmental advertising, from airlines to supermarkets. The post Greenwashing is everywhere and Australia is paying $1.2 billion for it appeared first o...

Indeed's senior economist Callam Pickering ‘has some doubts’ that promised AI productivity gains will materialise. The post The AI ‘jobpocalypse’ isn’t happening — at least not yet appeared first on SmartCompany.

The popular activewear brand will continue to trade while receivers urgently assess the business. The post Activewear brand Stax, worn by celebrities Jennifer Lopez and Lizzo, now in receivership appeared first on SmartCompany.

Specialty brand leaders say despite Lincraft's closure, opportunity remains for businesses targeting hobbyists seeking an escape from the smartphone. The post Despite Lincraft stores closing, demand for craft is still growing appeared first on Sma...

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.