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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...
The digital economy could turbocharge our productivity, but we need to get the settings right
But we can only seize this opportunity with the right policy framework. Australia can unlock billions in economic value through strategic reforms...
Behind the Productivity Commission’s big bet on small business
At a glance The Productivity Commission sees SMEs as key to Australia's economic revival. It proposes a 20% tax rate below $1bn revenue and a 5%...
The company tax regime is a roadblock to business investment. Here’s what needs to change
We urgently need to turn this around. That’s why the government has asked the Productivity Commission – where I am deputy chair – to conduct five...
View from The Hill: How much can Jim Chalmers get out of the economic reform roundtable?
"ANPB 2022 Jim Chalmers cr M Chan released to Public Domain 2022.11.28 08.15 DSC7489" by M Chan is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. The guest list...
Bridging Australia’s SME productivity gap
At a glance Australia’s SMEs lag 50% behind large firms in productivity. Key barriers include regulation, skills gaps and slow tech adoption. In...
Work from anywhere: The new SME advantage
At a glance Work-from-anywhere removes geographic constraints, expanding recruitment beyond local talent pools. Cost savings come from reduced...
Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky
To address this, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a productivity round table next month. This will coincide with the release of an...
Shaping business and performance
The accountancy profession - despite its ubiquity and critical role at the heart of business, public services, and financial systems - remains...
How funding stifles Australian innovation
At a glance Startup funding in Australia dropped over 50% from 2022 to 2023. This fall may be stifling innovation as entrepreneurs struggle to...
Preparing for the future of accountancy education: 9 tips for what’s taught, and how
The rise of sustainability-related reporting and assurance and emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI) may fundamentally shift...
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