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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.
Demand set to fuel spending through Christmas
“The retail recovery is underway in NSW and the ACT, which emerged from lockdowns in recent weeks. We’re seeing a lot of pent-up demand in those...
Superannuation is changing from 1 November: What you need to know
As of 1 November, employees who are changing jobs will have their superannuation fund follow them, in a move Treasury believes will boost...
Australian property market loses momentum as growth rate eases
But the market is slowly losing momentum since moving through a peak monthly rate of growth in March of 2.8 per cent. Read more at ABC...
‘The most challenging 2 years to date’: PwC Australia reflects and outlines goals ahead
Upon reflection, PwC Australia assurance leader Matt Graham said the past four reporting seasons have been “more complex and uncertain than any...
Business groups call for government to fund rapid antigen testing for SMEs
The organisation said a funding mechanism for rapid antigen testing could boost business confidence for struggling industries, protect supply...
Grants available for NSW Small Business Month events
The grants – up to $2,500 for local councils and $3,500 for chambers of commerce, industry associations and not-for-profit groups – are available...
ATO appoints Second Commissioner
Kirsten Fish has been acting as Second Commissioner leading the law design and practice group at the ATO for the past 12 months. She was...
Hardship assistance demand declines as Australia opens up
The data, released on Thursday (October 28), showed the peak for assistance was in early August and since 8 July almost 69,000 customers have...
SME lending defies lockdowns
The ASX-listed lender provided a trading update for the September quarter on Tuesday (26 October), reporting strong sales efforts and ongoing...
IPA voices concerns over Better Advice Bill
As one of the three professional accounting bodies in Australia, IPA represents more than 46,000 accountants, business advisers, academics, and...
