Multiple Australian outlets report that businesses are expressing concerns they may be worse off under tax changes announced in the federal budget. The articles—published by Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne) and Brisbane Times—indicate that companies are reviewing the measures and assessing the impact on their finances, including the effect on costs, profitability and broader operating conditions. While the sources characterise the reaction as concern, they do not provide detailed figures or specify which sectors are most affected in the brief excerpts provided. Overall, the coverage focuses on the immediate business response to the newly unveiled tax measures, noting that the changes are prompting uncertainty and prompting companies to seek clarification or consider adjustments to their tax planning. The reporting is consistent across outlets: businesses view the announced tax changes as potentially negative for them and are evaluating how the new settings could affect them in practice.