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Coastal businesses fear backpacker visa cap will drive workers away
By Caitlan Charles

The hospitality industry says the backpacker ballot will create workforce shortages, but a new migration agreement could help holiday towns in NSW.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-09/nsw-towns-hit-by-backpacker-shortage-seek-dama-listing/107221046

#Work #SmallBusinesses #TravelandTourism #CaitlanCharles

Coffee prices at some cafes rise 10pc after RBA imposes card surcharge ban
By Lin Lin and Liana Walker

A ban on card surcharges has led to cafe owners lifting coffee prices. It's an unintended consequence of the Reserve Bank's card surcharge ban, which was intended to lower prices for consumers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/coffee-prices-increase-up-to-10-per-cent/107237680

#BusinessEconomicsandFinance #MonetaryPolicy #SmallBusinesses #LinLin #LianaWalker

ATO convenes snap meeting over credit card ban
By Erin Handley

Australia's tax chief calls a snap meeting with business groups after the tax office faces backlash over its decision to stop accepting credit card payments.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/ato-special-meeting-small-business-credit-card-ban/107018106

#Tax #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalGovernment #FederalParliament #SmallBusinesses #ErinHandley

Tea shop owner reveals 'reality of being small business owner in 2026' as she takes just £7.80 in a day

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cup-saucer-afternoon-tea-video-37741012