South Australian Business News

18 June 2026 | South Australian Business News

Unfit for work: Medical certificates vs. Statutory declarations

Managing evidence for personal / carer’s leave is a vital compliance task for all businesses.

18 June 2026 | South Australian Business News

Selling knives in SA? New rules begin 1 July 2026

South Australian businesses that sell knives have less than two weeks to ensure they’re prepared for the final phase of the State…

4 June 2026 | South Australian Business News

Payday Super: Are you ready for 1 July?

With Payday Super now only weeks away, businesses have a short window to make sure their payroll systems, processes and cash-flow…

2 June 2026 | South Australian Business News

Uncertainty and margin pressure destroys business confidence

The March 2026 quarter Survey of Business Expectations shows how quickly conditions have tightened for South Australian businesse…

2 June 2026 | Media release

South Australian businesses hit breaking point as confidence collapses

Business confidence in South Australia has fallen to its lowest level since the peak of the pandemic, with new survey results rev…

28 May 2026 | South Australian Business News

Payday Super: are you ready for 1 July?

With Payday Super now only weeks away, businesses have a short window to make sure their payroll systems, processes and cash-flow…

13 May 2026 | Media release

Federal Budget Update: Quick Budget Wins Wont Calm Confidence Storm

 Set against a backdrop of war in the Middle East and rising inflation, the 2026 Federal Budget offers mixed news for local busin…

7 May 2026 | South Australian Business News

Business calls for measured wage rise as inflation and business costs climb

South Australian businesses are already battling higher fuel, rent, insurance, energy and compliance costs, and many have little …

30 Apr 2026 | South Australian Business News

A note from Andrew Kay

I’m taking the opportunity to use today’s Member Update for a couple of purposes. Firstly, as a brief update on the fuel situatio…

28 Apr 2026 | South Australian Business News

Are you a business in a road transport chain?

If so, you need to know about the new fuel cost recovery order.

23 Apr 2026 | South Australian Business News

ATO offers temporary tax debt relief as fuel costs squeeze businesses

With higher fuel prices continuing to flow through freight, transport and supply chains, many businesses are facing added pressur…

9 Apr 2026 | Policy

Austrade Middle East update - upcoming webinars

As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt trade, freight and supply chains, two recent Austrade webinars with expert pa…

9 Apr 2026 | SA Business Journal

Fuel disruptions are pushing businesses to the brink

South Australian businesses are no strangers to disruption. From global shocks to local challenges, they have consistently adapte…

19 Mar 2026 | South Australian Business News

Fuel security update

The only matter earning more media coverage than the state election this week is fuel security for Australia.

10 Mar 2026 | South Australian Business News

Costs bite and talent is tight: why retention is the new growth strategy

In the December 2025 quarter Survey of Business Expectations, business confidence has fallen, with a steeper dip for the national…

10 Mar 2026 | Media release

Small Business Left Behind As Economic Confidence Falters

South Australian businesses have had their last chance to speak collectively to our political leaders before the 21 March electio…

5 Mar 2026 | South Australian Business News

Middle East conflict: what SA businesses need to know

South Australian exporting businesses should be aware of significant disruptions across the Middle East, with immediate implicati…

18 Feb 2026 | South Australian Business News

Free small business mental health and financial counselling services extended

Small businesses across Australia will continue to have access to free mental health and financial counselling support, with the …

19 Feb 2026 | South Australian Business News

Free training to help your business win government work

Many South Australian businesses tell us the same thing: government procurement is complex, time-consuming and costly.

10 Dec 2025 | South Australian Business News

Bridging the AI gap: National Plan, AI safety institute and free tools for SA businesses

South Australian businesses are moving quickly on AI. In our Survey of Business Expectations a year ago, 41.9% told us they weren…

10 Dec 2025 | South Australian Business News

RevenueSA Holiday Closure

As you prepare your business for the end of the calendar year, please be aware that RevenueSA will be closed from 1pm on Wednesda…

10 Dec 2025 | South Australian Business News

Instant asset write-off extended to 30 June 2026 for small businesses

Small businesses have been given extra time to use the Federal Government’s $20,000 instant asset write-off, with laws to extend …

28 Nov 2025 | Media release

SA economy leads the way as business embraces AI

The “buzz” around the South Australian economy is starting to create separation between local and national business confidence ac…

26 Nov 2025 | South Australian Business News

Calling all regional SA businesses – Regional Voice survey opens today

The South Australian Business Chamber, proudly supported by EML, is inviting businesses across regional South Australia to comple…

13 Nov 2025 | South Australian Business News

Update your ESL & Land Tax billing address online in minutes

South Australian property owners can now update their Emergency Services Levy (ESL) and Land Tax billing addresses online through…

4 Nov 2025 | South Australian Business News

Digital Literacy for all businesses a must

“Small businesses are a major risk to cyber security in this country.” We hear this regularly from national security leaders.

30 Oct 2025 | South Australian Business News

Free financial counselling for businesses in need

Rural Business Support (RBS) delivers free, independent and confidential Financial Counselling Services for primary producers and…

30 Oct 2025 | South Australian Business News

Your voice matters: Help shape the future of business in SA

September 2025 Quarter Survey of Business Expectations is now open.

21 Oct 2025 | South Australian Business News

Why not South Australia?

The 2026 State Election is now six months away and from a business perspective, the mood feels different from other years.

21 Oct 2025 | Media release

Charter26 to build on state’s momentum

The South Australian Business Chamber today released its Pre-Election Charter26 — a future-focused agenda to lift productivity, c…

21 Oct 2025 | Media release

Charter26 to build on state’s momentum

The South Australian Business Chamber today released its Pre-Election Charter26 — a future-focused agenda to lift productivity, c…

16 Oct 2025 | South Australian Business News

Automated External Defibrillators new requirements – Is your business prepared for 1 January 2026?

From 1 January 2026, new legislation in SA will require Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in specific government, commerci…

15 Oct 2025 | South Australian Business News

Algal Bloom Summer Plan released with more support for business

South Australia’s Algal Bloom Summer Plan has been announced with $102.5 million being jointly funded by the State and Federal Go…

26 Aug 2025 | Media release

Rate Cuts Steady Business Confidence as Rising Costs Squeeze Profitability

South Australian businesses say confidence is improving, but high costs and weak profitability are still preventing growth, accor…

14 Aug 2025 | South Australian Business News

Chamber leads advocacy for fair, inclusive algal bloom support

This week, the Chamber spoke up for business support at the highest levels of government.

24 July 2025 | South Australian Business News

Algal bloom crisis deepens - Chamber joins state response

The South Australian Business Chamber is urging government to take a whole-of-economy approach to the harmful algal bloom crisis.

24 July 2025 | South Australian Business News

Your voice matters: Help shape the future of business in SA

The South Australian Business Chamber and William Buck June Survey is now open.

10 July 2025 | South Australian Business News

Tougher tobacco laws now in force for commercial premises

South Australian businesses should be aware of new laws in effect from 5 June 2025, targeting the illegal trade in tobacco and va…

10 July 2025 | South Australian Business News

Tap into UK talent: Join the SA Government Delegation

The South Australian Government is planning a recruitment delegation to the United Kingdom this October, aimed at attracting skil…

5 June 2025 | South Australian Business News

What This Year’s State Budget Means for Your Business — and What Comes Next

Today’s State Budget won’t go down as one of the boldest in our state’s history — but it wasn’t meant to be. With a state electio…

8 May 2025 | South Australian Business News

Payroll tax exemption for bulk billing GPs: Webinar to explain changes

The South Australian government recently passed legislation to introduce a payroll tax exemption on wages paid, whether employed …

6 May 2025 | South Australian Business News

Business struggles continue, but local growth can shine through

By Adrian Chugg, Managing Director of William Buck The verdict is in, and businesses are struggling. Profitability, as measured…

29 Apr 2025 | Media release

A Long-term Solution To Skills Shortage

As local businesses continue to grapple with a lack of skilled workers, a pilot programme being run by the Federal Government may…

16 Apr 2025 | South Australian Business News

Uncertain ground: Supporting SA exporters amid shifting US trade policy

The South Australian Business Chamber is aware of the growing concern among exporters following the US Government’s sudden decisi…

3 Apr 2025 | South Australian Business News

Seeking feedback on draft Workplace Protection Bill expanding violence safeguards

Have your say on draft legislation that will allow unions and health and safety reps, in addition to employers, to apply for a pe…

2 Apr 2025 | South Australian Business News

Put business on the election agenda before it's too late

It’s generally considered wise not to read the comments on your social media posts, but one recently caught my eye. The suggestio…

27 Mar 2025 | South Australian Business News

Come for the budget, stay for the pizza

Every year as the federal budget is delivered, I join the Chamber’s Policy and Advocacy team in our boardroom to dissect and dist…

27 Mar 2025 | South Australian Business News

Instant asset write-off passes Parliament for this financial year

The instant-asset write off that was proposed in last year’s federal budget was finally passed into law yesterday, to apply for t…

14 Mar 2025 | Policy

Employment and Skills - Policy and Advocacy

The SA Business Chamber Policy Team advocate and contribute to policy submissions across a wide range of employment, skills and t…

13 Mar 2025 | South Australian Business News

Signs of economic growth emerge, but challenges remain

The latest quarterly National Accounts, released last week, have provided some signs of economic growth.

6 Mar 2025 | South Australian Business News

Have your say: Help shape Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Policy for SA Businesses

The Chamber is calling on South Australian businesses to provide input on a critical policy review that could impact your operati…

27 Feb 2025 | South Australian Business News

Application process for Whyalla steelworks creditors opens

As the administration process of OneSteel Manufacturing commences, details of the SA Business Creditor Assistance Scheme has beco…

20 Feb 2025 | South Australian Business News

Way forward for Whyalla steelworks

Although the story is still unfolding, it would be remiss of us not to comment on the tumultuous 24 hours of events in Whyalla.

13 Feb 2025 | South Australian Business News

ACCI puts key business issues on the table ahead of Federal Election

As Parliament returns for the first time this year, it could well be the last sitting fortnight before an election is called.

6 Feb 2025 | South Australian Business News

As businesses continue to battle rising energy costs, are our energy targets realistic?

South Australian businesses are facing mounting pressure as energy costs continue to rise.

6 Feb 2025 | South Australian Business News

How are businesses really doing in South Australia?

Thank you to the hundreds of businesses that have provided their valuable insights already. We have hit record numbers for respon…

30 Jan 2025 | South Australian Business News

South Australian Businesses are speaking - Have you had your say?

South Australian businesses are making their voices heard like never before! Having reached a record number of responses to our l…

23 Jan 2025 | South Australian Business News

Torrens Island Power Station Closure: An Opportunity for South Australian Businesses

The upcoming closure of the Torrens Island Power Station in June 2026 presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses i…

5 Dec 2024 | South Australian Business News

Instant asset write-off uncertainty a slap in the face for small businesses

On 14 May 2024, as part of the 2024/25 Federal Budget, the government announced it would continue to extend the $20,000 instant a…

24 Oct 2024 | South Australian Business News

Moves to tackle payment surcharges have SMEs concerned

Last week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the government is willing to “tackle excessive surcharges, with further work …

12 Sept 2024 | South Australian Business News

Rising insurance costs placing businesses at risk

Ask any business owner which of their costs has seen a significant increase over the past few years and the answer will be “all o…

3 Sept 2024 | South Australian Business News

Significant law change increases importance of dispute resolution procedures

This week changes to South Australian WHS laws came into force.

29 Aug 2024 | South Australian Business News

Privacy act reforms need further consultation ahead of change

Following a review of the Privacy Act 1988 last year, a range of proposed reform measures were announced.

18 July 2024 | South Australian Business News

Calls for extra tax on companies replacing workers with AI

Businesses that replace workers with artificial intelligence tools should pay additional taxes, an inquiry will hear, as well as …

9 July 2024 | South Australian Business News

Update: Energy rebate for businesses on embedded networks

Last year the South Australian Business Chamber identified a critical issue with the $650 energy rebate for small businesses. We …

4 July 2024 | South Australian Business News

Details of a Future Made in Australia emerge as Bills get introduced to Federal Parliament

This week, the Australian Labor Party introduced the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 and the Future Made in Australia (Omnibus…

3 June 2024 | South Australian Business News

Wage hikes will be the final nail in the coffin

The South Australian Business Chamber has expressed concern over the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase Minimum Wages an…

3 June 2024 | South Australian Business News

Businesses make final plea for support ahead of Thursday's State Budget

28 May 2024 | Policy

State opposition supports changes to payroll tax scheme

The Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party has announced his support for two of the six recommendations made by the South A…

14 May 2024 | South Australian Business News

What's in the federal budget for SA businesses?

While there are commendable initiatives in the budget, it falls short of addressing the cost challenges many businesses currently…

30 Apr 2024 | South Australian Business News

Why is the nation's best-performing economy dragging behind in business confidence?

It should be welcome news to all South Australians that our economy has topped the leaderboard for the second consecutive time in…

30 Apr 2024 | South Australian Business News

Mad March Didn't Deliver, Business Survey Reveals

Despite the economic activity, the findings in the South Australian Business Chamber and William Buck quarterly Survey of Busines…

17 Apr 2024 | South Australian Business News

Calls for one-off $500 grants for Automated External Defibrillators

There are calls for the state government to provide grants of $500 to businesses, contributing to the cost of the installation of…

16 Apr 2024 | South Australian Business News

Business priorities in the upcoming State Budget

The submission highlights the critical need for the government to reduce the cost imposts being faced by businesses and provide s…

11 Apr 2024 | South Australian Business News

Young entrepreneur program at risk of losing state government support after 26 years

The long-running South Australian Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (SAYES), facilitated by the South Australian Business Chamber is fac…

16 Apr 2024 | South Australian Business News

Payroll tax for good?

Ask any business owner what’s the one tax they’d like to see the back of and there is a good chance payroll tax will be top of th…

26 Mar 2024 | SA Business Journal

Payroll tax puts the breaks on local business

Richard Billings, Managing Director of RT Diesel, is eager to take on more apprentices but the rate of payroll tax is preventing …

26 Mar 2024 | South Australian Business News

It's time for payroll tax reform

Abolish payroll tax! As a policy position it’s a headline grabber, but in reality, has a less than zero chance of success with an…

18 Mar 2024 | South Australian Business News

Push for energy rebate boost in the upcoming state budget

The South Australian Business Chamber is urging the state government to fully fund and double the $650 energy rebate scheme in th…

18 Mar 2024 | South Australian Business News

Surviving the Federal Government’s Industrial Relations Agenda

The scope of these reforms is extensive, with the whole concept of employment hit hardest. It is not an overstatement to say that…

4 Mar 2024 | South Australian Business News

Labour challenges still a top concern for businesses

According to recent findings from the South Australian Business Chamber and William Buck’s December quarter Survey of Business Ex…

27 Feb 2024 | South Australian Business News

Businesses treading water as cost pressures continue to bite

Despite feeling the brunt of rising costs of doing business, South Australian operators are quietly optimistic about the future, …

27 Feb 2024 | South Australian Business News

Breaking down the issues facing bigger businesses

It’s becoming increasingly apparent that addressing the challenges faced by the larger end of town demands a nuanced approach dis…

7 Dec 2023 | South Australian Business News

Strong farming sector holds up manufacturing in Yorke’s

Businesses in Yorke Peninsula are concerned about high taxes and poor roads, notwithstanding the opportunities in the manufacturi…

27 Sept 2023 | South Australian Business News

Allied health businesses demand equal payroll tax amnesty treatment as GPs

The South Australian Business Chamber is urging the South Australian State Government to extend the same payroll tax amnesty to all allied health businesse…

22 Aug 2023 | South Australian Business News

Business confidence and conditions expected to crash to GFC levels

June quarter survey underscores a significant drop in business confidence and conditions drawing comparisons to the aftermath of …

15 June 2023 | South Australian Business News

State Budget Summary and why we believe it was a missed opportunity for SA businesses

Attending the State Budget Lockup, the South Australian Business Chamber was keen to hear of new initiatives that would provide much-needed relief for busi…

8 June 2023 | South Australian Business News

STATE BUDGET: We must change the rules for employing international students and graduates

Although South Australia’s unemployment rate rose from its historic low of 3.7% in March to 4.3% in April, the labour market rema…

16 May 2023 | SA Business Journal

South Australia’s Business Confidence Above the National Average

According to the March quarter the South Australian Business Chamber William Buck Survey of Business Expectations, both business confidence and conditions …

20 Apr 2023 | South Australian Business News

Tell us how your business is going and have your voice heard, and represented in our policy positions

14 Dec 2022 | South Australian Business News

Government intervention in the gas market

On 9 December the Federal Government announced it would impose wholesale price caps of $12 a gigajoule for gas and $125 a tonne f…

24 Nov 2022 | Policy

Call for contributions from SA Power Networks

What new products or improved services do you want SA Power Networks to provide from 2025, and how much would you be willing to p…

23 Nov 2022 | South Australian Business News

Australia-India trade: new agreement ratified

On 22 November Australia’s Parliament ratified an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with India.

17 Nov 2022 | South Australian Business News

Power cuts have hit SA businesses

ElectraNet and SAPN – both members of the South Australian Business Chamber – have been working extremely hard to get power restored to those impacted by o…

17 Nov 2022 | South Australian Business News

Multi-employer bargaining and what it could really mean for SA businesses

The new single interest stream is the wrong approach and would force employers and their employees to be made parties to an agree…

15 Nov 2022 | Media release

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: South Australia’s leading business organisations call for the Senate to reject controversial parts of Federal IR Bill.

If passed in the Senate next week, this flawed Bill will result in the most significant and regressive industrial relations chang…

9 Nov 2022 | South Australian Business News

What the proposed industrial relations changes really mean for South Australian businesses

If passed, this will result in some of the most significant employment reforms in well over a decade.

8 Nov 2022 | Media release

How good could it be if we had the people?

I have just returned from the US to meet our global partners, and I can tell you that this labour shortage is a global challenge.

8 Nov 2022 | Media release

Businesses need practical skills, not just graduates

The September results of South Australia’s longest-running business survey are out, and business confidence has had an optimistic…

2 Nov 2022 | Media release

Federal Bill a threat to South Australian businesses

The South Australian Business Chamber, along with most national and state employer organisations, has grave concerns about the process and substance of the…