Economy
A Precarious Season for Enterprise
Victorian small businesses confront a complex nexus of legislative shifts and economic pressures, testing their resilience and adaptability.
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Melbourne●Friday 11 September 2026●Victorian Edition
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Debt, budget, business, tax and Victorian markets.
Economy
Victorian small businesses confront a complex nexus of legislative shifts and economic pressures, testing their resilience and adaptability.
Economy
Victoria's ambitious housing agenda faces implementation challenges, balancing social needs with market dynamics and budgetary constraints.
Economy
Victoria's approach to waste management is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by diminishing landfill capacity.
Economy
A persistent disparity in infrastructure investment between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria continues to fuel calls for a fairer distribution of capital.
Economy
Victoria faces a challenging budgetary landscape, with recent analysis highlighting difficult choices ahead for maintaining fiscal stability.
Economy
Net debt cracks $190 billion. S&P holds its rating, for now, but signals a tighter watch.
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