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As of mid-2025, the Australian hairdressing, beauty, and barbering industry - particularly in regional areas and small business settings - continues to face compounding workforce and economic challenges.The Creative Skills Retail Council (CSRC) advocates for policy settings that support small business operators, protect emerging professionals, and drive long-term industry sustainability.CSRC has conducted research on the most pressing sector concerns and shared their findings in the CSRC Member Portal.&nbsp;<a data-mce-href="https://mycsrc.arma-academy.com/login/" href="https://mycsrc.arma-academy.com/login/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">LOGIN HERE</a><a href="https://www.retail.org.au/ara-federal-election-priorities" data-mce-href="https://www.retail.org.au/ara-federal-election-priorities"></a>

June 2025 - Your Voice

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CSRC Budget Insights for the Creative Skills Retail SectorThe CSRC welcomes the government’s commitment to several key budget initiatives that, while broad in scope, have the potential to positively impact small businesses within the hair, barber and beauty sectors over time. As part of our commitment to helping industry professionals do business smarter, we have analysed the announcement and identified the measures most relevant to you.We’ve also broken down those initiatives that will specifically impact the hair, barber and beauty industries - providing clear, practical insights designed to support business owners, educators and professionals across the sector.A detailed analysis of these measures can be found in the CSRC Member Portal, including what the changes mean for your business, upcoming opportunities, and how to prepare for implementation.Business owners should review these measures to understand their implications and adjust business strategies accordingly.&nbsp;<a data-mce-href="https://mycsrc.arma-academy.com/login/" href="https://mycsrc.arma-academy.com/login/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">LOGIN HERE</a>

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June 2025 - Your Voice

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