Business Connect release notes

Business Connect platform

New – Events boost fund application form

This is a contestable fund aimed at increasing international visitation and driving short-term economic activity through events held in 2026. Funding is intended to enhance promotional efforts and event delivery, with a focus on generating international exposure and long-term tourism growth.

Update – Companies annual return

Customers now have a proper thank-you screen after successful payment and a clearer logout experience to increase their confidence they have completed their return.

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Modern date picker 

After strong demand from form creators, FormBuilder now includes a modern, accessible date picker component that replaces the old multi-field version. It offers a cleaner calendar-based experience, supports configurable date ranges, and improves both data accuracy and usability across devices.

Copy existing component

FormBuilder now supports copying individual components within a form — a long-requested feature from form creators. This new function allows you to duplicate any configured component and reuse it across different sections or pages of the same form, saving time and ensuring consistency. It streamlines form building, reduces repetitive setup, and improves usability for both creators and end users.

Add component and more confidence

We’ve improved the 'Add Component' experience to make building forms easier and more reassuring. Now, when you add, update, or delete something, like a page, component, or uploaded image. You’ll see a clear success message confirming your action. These messages are easy to spot, work with screen readers, and disappear automatically after a few seconds. Combined with full keyboard and screen-reader support, these updates make FormBuilder more accessible, consistent, and confidence-building for all users.