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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
At a glance Political and regulatory volatility is creating a nervous environment for global business. AI is emerging as a top business priority for automation and analytics. Despite cautious consumers, the global economy has proven surprisingly resilient since...
COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world
More than 130 countries signed a declaration on Dec. 1, committing to make their food systems – everything from production to consumption – a...
IPA National Congress: Day two highlights
(l-r) Rachel Grimes AM, Director, APESB; Andrew Mills, Chair, Financial Reporting Council; Peter de Cure AM, Chair, Tax Practitioners' Board;...
The government will underwrite risky investments in renewables – here’s why that’s a good idea
The expansion of the national Capacity Investment Scheme follows a successful pilot study with New South Wales. The government paid A$1.8 billion...
Mapping and maximising opportunities to participate in a circular economy
At a glance: Now is the time to implement triple-bottom-line accounting before the business risk of ‘business as usual’ is realised. SMEs may not...
3 lessons from major project failures
A visit to Ballina, a coastal town in northern NSW, shows that Australia can build big things. Ballina’s Big Prawn has lured visitors since 1989...
Making money green: Australia takes its first steps towards a net zero finance strategy
These investments and big infrastructure projects don’t come cheap. Getting to net zero emissions by 2050 requires investment in renewable energy...
Why IPA member Electra Frost welcomes the cryptocurrency age
Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has transformed from relative obscurity into a US$1.3 trillion market. More than one million...
Tax incentives and regulation needed for greenhouse emissions reduction
“If Australia is to meet its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030, we need to cut emissions faster,”...
Top 10 MSME trends
The global economy continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a fresh set of disasters and conflicts. MSMEs, meanwhile,...
The move to a cashless society isn’t just a possibility, it’s well underway
The move towards a cashless society started 50 years ago with the introduction of the Bankcard and was driven by technological advancements. But...
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