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Business NSW Standing with members. Delivering for business. Since 1826. (Formerly NSW Business Chamber)

Business NSW has been advocating to create a better Australia by representing the political needs of businesses at the highest levels. As the State’s peak pro-business organisation we are an authoritative voice in the public arena, for nearly 200 years we have been challenging governments and decision-makers to create the economic conditions that allow businesses to grow and drive our State forward. Our experience has proven that working together drives prosperity, creates new jobs, and builds better communities for everyone.

We've pushed for this for years. Now, it's law. The new Local Jobs First legislation is a major win for our members: a f...
14/10/2026

We've pushed for this for years. Now, it's law.

The new Local Jobs First legislation is a major win for our members: a fairer shot at winning government work.

With the NSW Government spending about $40 billion a year on procurement, there's a huge opportunity to get more of that work into the hands of NSW businesses.

Let's make sure it happens.

Key features of the Local Jobs First legislation include:
• 30% weighting for local content and economic benefits in major tenders
• more opportunities for local businesses to win government work
• support for local jobs, apprenticeships and skills development
• stronger accountability for procurement commitments, and
• a Local Jobs First Commissioner to oversee the framework.

13/10/2026

Business NSW member Three Threes has been bringing trusted flavours to Australian homes for more than 100 years.
Founded by Stanley and Winifred McAlpine in Redfern in 1919, the family business has grown into an iconic fifth-generation Australian manufacturer, producing the pickles, relishes, jams and sauces found in households across NSW and beyond.
Now led by Stanley’s great-grandson Michael McAlpine, alongside his wife Justine and daughter Sophie, Three Threes remains proudly family-owned, balancing tradition and innovation while staying true to its heritage.
Read the Three Threes story and watch the video: https://www.businessnsw.com/about/our-history/our-members/three-threes-condiments

Planning an end-of-year celebration?Business NSW members are invited to join a free webinar with Luis Izzo and Kate Thom...
06/10/2026

Planning an end-of-year celebration?

Business NSW members are invited to join a free webinar with Luis Izzo and Kate Thomson from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.

With new positive duty obligations now in place, employers need to think carefully about workplace behaviour, psychosocial safety and the risks that can arise at work functions.

Learn how to:
• Plan safer, more inclusive workplace events
• Respond to reports or disclosures of misconduct
• Understand your responsibilities around harassment and discrimination

Know the risks before you send your invitations.

When: Tuesday 13 October
Date: 12pm–1pm AEDST
Where: online

Register now: https://ow.ly/oLoa50ZUMPE

A $78,000 monthly payroll tax bill is the reality for Business NSW member Steve Facer of Chess Engineering.Steve recentl...
28/09/2026

A $78,000 monthly payroll tax bill is the reality for Business NSW member Steve Facer of Chess Engineering.
Steve recently spoke to news.com.au about the impact payroll tax is having on his business and what a reduction in the tax could mean for future investment and hiring.
His experience reflects what we’re hearing from employers across NSW.
Government fees, taxes and charges are the number one concern for NSW businesses, according to our latest Business Conditions Survey, with 35% saying reducing these costs should be the single biggest priority for the next NSW Government. Just 12% expect to hire in the next three months, while 21% expect to reduce staff.
Our CEO Daniel Hunter also spoke to news.com.au, highlighting the growing pressures facing employers and the need for meaningful payroll tax reform.

Business NSW continues to advocate for:
• A payroll tax rate below 5%
• An increase to the $1.2 million tax-free threshold
• Indexation of the threshold over time
With the 2027 NSW election approaching, we’re looking for clear policies that reduce the cost of employing people and support investment, growth and job creation.
Read the article: https://www.news.com.au/finance/small-business/sydney-business-paying-78000-a-month-in-payroll-tax/news-story/191ee29d2ab1c8a9a0b53654729ed318
Read the latest Business Conditions Survey: https://www.businessnsw.com/advocacy/reports/latest-business-conditions-report

Businesses are feeling slightly more optimistic, but they still aren't hiring.Our latest Business Conditions Survey show...
27/09/2026

Businesses are feeling slightly more optimistic, but they still aren't hiring.
Our latest Business Conditions Survey shows just 12% of businesses plan to hire in the next three months, while 21% expect to reduce staff numbers.
Despite a modest improvement in business confidence, employers remain cautious as rising costs, taxes and government charges continue to weigh on decision-making. The outlook is particularly challenging for hospitality and accommodation businesses, where nearly one in three expect to cut staff.
Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter said governments must make it easier and more affordable for businesses to employ people.
"Businesses might be feeling slightly better than they were three months ago, but they're still not confident enough to take on more staff."
The survey also found:
✅ Taxes, levies and government charges remain the top business cost concern
✅ Business prospects for the financial year remain weak
✅ Almost half of businesses have increased their use of AI in the past three months
Read the full Business Conditions Report here: https://www.businessnsw.com/advocacy/reports/latest-business-conditions-report

24/09/2026

Rising costs are putting increasing pressure on hospitality businesses across NSW, with flow-on impacts for staffing, service and day-to-day operations.
Our member Peter Papas, owner of Kazzi Beach Greek restaurants, spoke to Channel 7 about the challenges facing hospitality operators and the impact rising employment costs are having on the industry.
What Peter is seeing in hospitality reflects a broader trend across the NSW business community. The Latest Business Conditions Survey found hiring intentions remain weak, with just 12 per cent of businesses planning to hire over the next three months, while 21 per cent expect to reduce headcount.
Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter also joined the story to discuss the broader cost pressures affecting businesses across NSW.
Thanks to Taylor Aiken and the Channel 7 team for covering an issue many businesses are grappling with every day.
Read the Business Conditions Survey report: https://www.businessnsw.com/advocacy/reports/latest-business-conditions-report

It all started with a ginger b**r recipe. More than 160 years later, Saxbys Soft Drinks is still going strong.Founded in...
24/09/2026

It all started with a ginger b**r recipe. More than 160 years later, Saxbys Soft Drinks is still going strong.

Founded in Taree in 1864, Saxbys is Australia's oldest family-owned soft drink manufacturer.

Stories like Saxbys are part of what we're celebrating in our bicentenary year: businesses that have stood the test of time and helped shape NSW.

Hear from managing director Ian Turner about what it takes to keep a business going across five generations.

Read the story and watch the video: https://www.businessnsw.com/about/our-history/our-members/saxbys-soft-drinks

From CCTV and GPS tracking to email monitoring and emerging AI tools, workplace technology gives employers more visibili...
22/09/2026

From CCTV and GPS tracking to email monitoring and emerging AI tools, workplace technology gives employers more visibility than ever before. But understanding where the legal boundaries sit is just as important.

Join us for a free webinar with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) on privacy, surveillance and employee monitoring in the workplace.

You'll learn:
• What employers can and can't do when monitoring employees
• Notification and consent requirements
• How privacy and surveillance laws apply across Australia
• Key steps to help minimise legal and compliance risks

Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time: 12pm - 1pm AEST
Cost: free
Register now: https://events.businessnsw.com/privacy-surveillance-and-monitoring-in-the-workplace/registration/Site/Register =bf5c98c7-1c18-423f-8e02-c1f8a7af0100

This is the first webinar in our new Industrial Relations Series, delivered by Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) and supported through the Australian Government's Productivity, Education and Training (PET) Fund.

17/09/2026

From a small regional workshop on the Manning River to the world stage, Croker Oars has spent more than 60 years helping athletes pursue speed, precision and excellence.
Founded by lifelong rower Howard Croker, the business has grown from handcrafted wooden oars made one at a time to world-leading carbon fibre designs used by Olympic champions around the globe. Athletes using Croker Oars won five gold medals at the Sydney Olympics, and today the company exports thousands of oars each year while proudly remaining a regional, family-owned business on Oxley Island near Taree.
Since 1962, Croker Oars has also been a valued member of Business NSW, drawing on advice, support and advocacy as the business expanded into international markets.
As Howard puts it: "Rowing is a total passion for us. It's in our family. It's in our bloodline."
Read the full story and discover how a regional NSW business became a global success.

Read the Croker Oars story: https://www.businessnsw.com/about/our-history/our-members/croker-oars

📣 Business NSW member Laura Prael from LEP Digital is featured in today's Daily Telegraph, adding her voice to the growi...
14/09/2026

📣 Business NSW member Laura Prael from LEP Digital is featured in today's Daily Telegraph, adding her voice to the growing call for a fairer GST deal for NSW.
As the owner of a growing Central Coast business employing 11 people, Laura knows firsthand how payroll tax, insurance and rising operating costs can hold businesses back from creating more jobs.
Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter said NSW is being shortchanged by the current GST distribution system, limiting the state's ability to invest in services, reduce red tape and provide relief from costs such as payroll tax and the emergency services levy.
"More GST revenue would give the NSW Government scope to slash the payroll tax rate, lift the threshold and reduce costs for thousands of businesses across NSW," Mr Hunter said.
Laura's message is simple: a fairer GST deal would make it easier for businesses to grow, invest and employ more people.
"For me, that could mean the difference between hiring another employee and putting that decision on hold."
Thank you to Laura for sharing the small business perspective and highlighting why NSW deserves its fair share.
Read the full story here: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/nsw-alliance-fights-for-a-bigger-share-of-gst/news-story/d5be728f4e82fe7c45811ffe45fb6349

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