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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Compensate victims of serious crime ‘with offender’s super’
CPA Australia, CA ANZ, the Financial Planning Association, the IPA and the SMSF Association have supported the government’s idea but say it fails...
Australians more financially stressed than last year
The NAB Australian Wellbeing Index inched down in Q4 and is now lower than at the same time last year. Lower wellbeing was underpinned by higher...
Equipment loans for new businesses: What you need to know
The outlay of capital required for machinery and equipment investment is a common challenge that small and medium businesses face. In fact, it’s...
Federal Police, ATO raids over GST fraud
Operation Protego has seen a raft of enforcement activity undertaken across the country by the ATO-led Serious Financial Crime Taskforce,...
Repayment calculator leads to infringement notices against credit company
Jacaranda is a credit licensee that, at the relevant times, offered loans up to $15,000, typically for 12–36 months. ASIC was concerned that a...
The lighter side of ATO new WFH ruling
“There is one quirky aspect that will please parents of children who still live at home and work but do not contribute to household expenses,”...
Unemployment rises to 3.7%
The Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed that employment decreased around 11,000 people and the number of unemployed people increased by...
COSBOA urges focus on education and simplification in pre-budget submission
COSBOA has highlighted the main challenges confronting Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses in its pre-budget addressing 29 priorities raised...
Retail activity slowing
The index fell 6.9 per cent from the previous month following the Christmas spending period — the first “normal” summer break since 2020. Retail...
Business leaders tasked with healing polarisation
Edelman’s 2023 Trust Barometer revealed Australia is on a path to polarisation, driven by a series of macro forces that are weakening the...
