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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.
Small business profits rise and retail sales on the upswing
After a slowdown in the September quarter of 2021, the data showed that all company profits, inventories and wages were increasing. The headline...
Support grows for $5m super balance cap
The federal government has been urged to introduce a $5 million cap on superannuation balances and force all Australians aged over 75 to draw...
Major banks offering customers flood-related relief
ANZ announced short-term payment relief on home loans, credit cards, personal loans and some business loans (they may still charge interest...
New guidance aims to stop trusts tax avoidance in its tracks
The ATO last week released materials on the section 100A and division 7A – two key anti-avoidance rules that set out the tax treatment of income...
Rising inflation to favour smaller companies, expert says
The stock market is transitioning from a focus on big growth stocks to smaller firms in sectors like health care and consumer goods, Ned Bell,...
New data shows the impact of omicron on small businesses
The Xero global Small Business Index declined six points during January to 86 points, from a high in November of 107 points due largely to the...
Lowest paid industries still way behind national average
On average, workers in these industries were paid between $1,219 and $1,314 per week while those in the mining industry remained on the highest...
Global business push for WHO to engage with business in pandemic planning
The national employer group has joined a global push from other industry and business groups around the world calling on WHO to engage with...
How do we revitalise our city centres?
As working from home 2-3 days per week cements itself as the new normal – at least in the short term – we must think of innovative and creative...
ACCC boss says economic reform needed in Australia
Rod Sims said a post-pandemic economic reform agenda that included laws against unfair trading practices, new rules for dominant digital...
