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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.
Women-led small business hampered by access to finance
ASBEFO surveyed more than 600 Australian women-owned, women-led small businesses and the results revealed 43 per cent of the respondents...
Australia’s $6 billion shopping list: 5 issues the 2022 Budget must tackle
Australia made its way through the height of the pandemic with huge amounts of government spending, but now the focus has shifted. Read more at...
Financial accounting must enable the circular economy
Accounting and financing are catalysts for circular businesses to thrive and crucial to driving sustainable development. According to a new...
Job ads reach a new high as labour shortages bite
In February, job ads jumped 8.4 per cent month-on-month to a new pandemic high, 1.8 per cent above the post-Delta peak, which senior ANZ...
Budget to focus on growth and employment amid risks to recovery
Following the release of the national accounts on Wednesday, Mr Frydenberg said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic were...
‘Phantom’ lockdown risks surge of insolvencies
CreditorWatch has released its latest economic outlook report revealing that Australia’s recent “phantom” lockdown caused an increase in...
Federal government flood relief for small businesses, farmers as concerns over insurance costs rise
However, business organisations are now also concerned about the inevitable rising cost of insurance premiums and urge all levels of government...
Supply chain disruptions still affecting business
The latest Business Conditions and Sentiments survey found the most common supply chain issue facing businesses was domestic and international...
SMSFs warned over ATO discretion on early access benefits
In a recent technical update, SMSF Alliance principal David Busoli said that on occasion, SMSF members might face scenarios of illegally...
Small-business concerns on the ACCC radar
Rod Sims said in a speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia this week that the ACCC is targeting the payment giants as one...
