Payday Super will come into effect from 1 July 2026, which will mean that employers will need to pay employee's 12% super guarantee at the same time as their salary or wages. You can find further information on the Australian Taxation Office website: https://t.co/0A2mtVtRoV

Commissioner McAlary-Smith visited Suji and Jeeva Sanjeevan in Truganina today. The duo behind Light + Glo use their medical background to handcraft bespoke fragrances locally. 10 years in, they are now looking to take their Aussie-made goods global.

Bushfire-affected Victorians can access free legal assistance from Disaster Legal Help Victoria. This includes info on insurance, property damage, tenancy issues, Centrelink disputes & more, in addition to local legal referrals. Call 1800 113 432 or visit https://t.co/A60485bzEr

Our officers have a single focus: the resolution of disputes. You can read about how we assist small businesses to resolve their disputes by visiting https://t.co/UA9Byc9qoc #disputeresolution #mediation #smallbusiness

Victorian Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith has outlined "New Lease Resolutions" for tenants to consider, informed by insights from the VSBC's retail leasing dispute resolution service. https://t.co/DVSR9ZybvV #VSBC #RetailLeasing #SmallBusiness

The Minister for Small Business, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, is establishing a Small Business Consultative Group that will provide a direct line for Government to hear from small businesses across Australia. You can find more information at https://t.co/k8SA1ddph8.

We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season. Our office will be closed from 25 December 2025 and will re-open on 2 January 2026. Our website https://t.co/ITIsjnkwTW is available 24/7 for information on retail leasing and dispute resolution.

Supplying goods before payment? Don't risk losing your gear if a customer's business fails. The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) lets you formally protect your interest: "That is still mine until I’m paid." Here’s how: https://t.co/YYNn4rj6uu

A message from Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith

Support is always available - and that includes support for small business owners. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit https://t.co/ZXcK1588RV @beyondblue

Selling gift cards this holiday season? Ensure you're compliant. ✅ Minimum 3-year expiry ✅ Clear conditions ✅ No post-supply fees Check the @ACCCgovau guide for businesses here: https://t.co/e7mKfSuBXU #SmallBizVic #RetailTips #CustomerService #SmallBusiness

Businesses must have applied for a tobacco licence by 1 February 2026 or they can no longer sell tobacco products. Apply for your tobacco licence at https://t.co/1QMXFDn13U.

Whitehorse City Council has signed the Small Business Friendly Council Charter - which details six commitments to businesses in Whitehorse - a number of which council has already commenced work on. You can learn more about the Charter by visiting https://t.co/17tUrvsMGr

Victorian employers have a responsibility to provide a workplace that's both physically and psychologically healthy and safe. Access WorkSafe Victoria's guidance, including explanatory videos and fact sheets, by visiting https://t.co/lNMLysFyYf

Have you read the news? VSBC News that is... You'll find tips on pricing goods, spotting scams and following-up unpaid invoices. You can read it now at: https://t.co/4DhXkfvBEO You can also subscribe to ensure you don't miss the December edition: https://t.co/Rq59gd72iu

It can be hard to find time to follow-up unpaid invoices, particularly in the busy weeks before the year's end. Read our blog for practical tips on how small business owners can follow-up outstanding invoices before the year's end: https://t.co/qNJkGqbxtN

On average, Victorian Government departments paid small business suppliers in 7 days and agencies paid them in just under 14 during FY2024-25 You can read about which organisations can improve their payment times in our Annual Report: https://t.co/1lL8evnzUs

PayDay Super is coming 1 July 2026. It'll require employers to make super contributions with salary and wages payments. It sounds a while away, but now is the time to begin preparing! Learn more at https://t.co/0A2mtVtRoV

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has re-confirmed its commitment to small businesses by re-signing the Small Business Friendly Council Charter on Friday 31 October 2025. You can read more about the Small Business Friendly Council Charter at https://t.co/p1305yceOp

Join Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith to hear tips to avoid and resolve business disputes. 12pm Friday 14 November via Microsoft Teams, as a part of Unboxing Business Bendigo @bebendigo Register to attend at https://t.co/UX7Bo0596g