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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.
Mental health support for those with small businesses in mind
The state government has launched the Mental Wellbeing of Business Communities Grants Program, providing up to 200 member-based business...
Productivity Commission to consider leave options for carers of senior Australians
The commission, in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report, will examine the merits of unpaid leave allocations...
71% of Australian employers plan to scout international talent on permanent basis
With international borders opened as of 21 February, the report found that business leaders plan to hire international talent on a permanent...
Unlawful JobKeeper cashback penalised
The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed the penalty against Khan Andrew Buchanan, a sole trader who operates RiverCity Bus Service, a...
Household goods top spending in January
In fact, retail sales across the board were up despite rising omicron cases in early January and impacts to staff and supply chains. Retail sales...
Local leadership vital in times of disaster, say small businesses
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson said the feedback so far has shown that during times of natural...
Economy and broker remuneration top industry’s election concerns
The findings come in a major new election poll from Momentum Intelligence (one of the divisions of Momentum Media Group, the parent company of...
Coalition leads Labor among advisers, Morrison preferred PM: New survey shows
The current PM was preferred by a majority of respondents over Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, with the greatest margin seen in mortgage...
Business is one of Australia’s most trusted institutions: Report
After a year in which trust has rapidly declined in both media and government institutions, business has emerged as the clear leader in shaping...
Consumers less stressed about jobs, but more worried about cost of living
The index fell for the second straight quarter in Q4 2021 to 55.1 underpinned by lower stress over jobs (42.4 vs 45.0 in Q3), and also found that...
