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A record wave of business collapses in NSW, with thousands of closures in just 11 months, has prompted urgent calls for government action. Scroll out interactive list.
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Good afternoon Wentyl,

The number of businesses shutting their doors has reached a historic high, as almost 7000 businesses across NSW became insolvent in the past 11 months.

The latest ASIC insolvency data reveals 1000 businesses in the accommodation and food services sector – mostly cafes and restaurants – have shut their doors, while 1879 construction companies also collapsed between July 1, 2024 and May 25, 2025.

Find out which NSW areas have been affected the most.

6700+ closures: NSW’s dying business sectors listed
A record wave of business collapses in NSW, with thousands of closures in just 11 months, has prompted urgent calls for government action. Scroll out interactive list.
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