Online sales contract for 7th straight month

Online sales contract for 7th straight month

In August, the index contracted by -3.5 per cent, compared to a -1.6 per cent contraction in July. On a year-on-year basis, the contraction was even higher, a massive -18.9 per cent, which followed an exceptionally strong growth in August 2021. Homewares and...
Labor reignites franking credits debate

Labor reignites franking credits debate

The surprise move, which was detailed in a draft legislation published earlier this month, has shocked investors who are yet to forget Labor’s proposed crackdown on refundable franking credits in 2019. Back in 2019, the proposed changes to franking credit refunds led...
COSBOA addresses concerns with statement of intent

COSBOA addresses concerns with statement of intent

COSBOA came under fire for its association with the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the joint statement released just days before the summit. Chair of COSBOA, Matthew Addison, said the statement of intent will hopefully reiterate the organisation’s future...