Business Loans Weekly News Wrap for Australian Business Owners
Each week, we sift Australian business headlines, policy shifts, tax and compliance changes, market trends, technology updates, and practical insights for small and medium businesses. Get a clear, no-fuss wrap, context you can trust, and takeaways to help plan the week ahead. Designed for owners, managers and founders across every state, it keeps you informed in minutes without the noise.
This Week:
Paige Estritori wraps the week for Australian SMEs: the governments CGT bill passed the House without broader SME concessions; a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts is planned for 1 July 2028 with ASBFEO guidance flagged; the ATOs Tax Time Toolkit lands as Payday Super begins 1 July 2026 and the $20k instant asset write-off runs to 30 June 2026; and the U.S. proposes a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods with consultations from 7 July. Each item includes what it means for cash flow, borrowing capacity and planning, with prompts to use calculators and a fast eligibility check at business-loans.au.
EPISODE 2065 | Business Loans Weekly News Wrap for Australian Business Owners | Tue, 9th Jun 2026
15 Jun 2026 | Paige Estritori
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Hello and welcome to the Business Loans Weekly News Wrap for Australian Business Owners, Im Paige Estritori, and its 9 June 2026.
First, tax changes on the move. The governments capital gains tax, or CGT, bill cleared the House last week without expanded small‑business concessions, and attention now shifts to the Senate. If youre planning a sale, succession, or restructure, model after‑tax proceeds and timelines so your funding plan still stacks up. We can help you compare lenders and run scenarios with our calculators before you make a move.
Staying with tax, the governments plan for a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts is slated to start on 1 July 2028, and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, or ASBFEO, says guidance will be available as details are worked through. Many SMEs trade through trusts, so expect lenders to look closely at post‑tax cash flow. If your structure may change, use our fast eligibility check to see how lenders could view your numbers.
Next up, end‑of‑financial‑year housekeeping with a cash‑flow twist. The Australian Taxation Office, or ATO, has released its Tax Time Toolkit for small business, and reminds employers that Payday Super begins on 1 July 2026 — super must reach funds within seven business days after payday. Also, the twenty‑thousand‑dollar instant asset write‑off remains available until 30 June 2026. If super moving to “each pay run” squeezes working capital, consider comparing a line of credit or short‑term facility now and use our repayment tools to stress‑test affordability.
Meanwhile, export‑exposed businesses face fresh uncertainty. The United States has proposed a twelve‑and‑a‑half per cent tariff on goods from countries including Australia, with consultations opening on 7 July U.S. time. If margins on U.S. orders are tight, stress‑test pricing and cash buffers, and explore trade or invoice finance so you can keep shipping while negotiations play out.
Thats the wrap. For calculators, a quick eligibility check, and independent broker support across multiple lenders, head to business-loans.au. Im Paige Estritori — thanks for listening and have a productive week.
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