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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.
Proxy advice law which sparked fears it would reduce investor activism defeated in the Senate
Proxy advisers are the people who advise big investors, including superannuation funds, on how to vote on issues impacting the re-election of...
CBD cafes feeling the brunt of latest drop in confidence
According to its latest economic insight, the count of cafe transactions in Melbourne and Sydney CBDs is running at 40 per cent of pre-COVID...
Victorian workers reluctant to return to office over mask rule, says industry group
The Victorian head of the national employer association, the Australian Industry Group, Tim Piper, said with the return of tourists to Australia,...
CBA unveils increase in broker-written loans
For the six months ended 31 December, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) reported a cash net profit (after tax) of $4.75 billion – an...
When Do You Need To Hire Small Business Accountants?
Common Signs to Hire Small Business Accountants When you hire an accountant for your business, then you can make business strategies to grow your...
Retailers, businesses want more certainty around border opening
Australia’s largest retail representative body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), said the reopening of the international border is a...
New guidelines aim to combat cyber crime
“We are increasingly concerned that criminals are committing tax refund fraud by stealing data and impersonating taxpayers,” ATO deputy...
ASFA pushes for higher taxes in super for high-income earners
In its pre-budget submission, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said the government should focus on improving equity in...
RAT and PCR tests to become tax-deductible
Additionally, this will also mean fringe benefits tax will not be incurred by employers if they provide COVID-19 tests to their employees for...
Billions of NSW government dollars going to small and medium businesses
The latest data shows the government spent around $34 billion on goods, services and construction in 2020/21, with almost $8 billion spent with...
