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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.
RBA warns of insolvencies following extended lockdown
“Despite the significant policy support, it is likely that not all businesses will recover and insolvencies will rise, although this will be from...
Border closures are the biggest concern for Australian business
The other major pressures, according to the survey, will be recruiting (34 per cent and supply chain issues (32 per cent). “While the turnaround...
Global tax agreement one step closer
The agreement is aimed at ensuring multinationals pay their fair share of tax in Australia and abroad. There were 136 members of the OECD...
‘Not us versus them’: ATO opens up on relationship with accountants
Speaking on Accountants Daily Insider, ATO assistant commissioner Sylvia Gallagher acknowledged that the ATO and the tax profession might not...
‘STOPPED’: Major change to COVID-19 $750 payments
Services Australia confirmed the automatic payments have "stopped" in an update on Friday, with recipients now required to apply each week to...
COVID-19 support payments will be wound back as vaccinations rise. So what do the experts say will happen?
Australia's top economists are split on what the impact will be. Read more at ABC...
Freedom of Information documents show most SMEs did not abuse JobKeeper payments
These documents provide insight into the ATO administration of JobKeeper. The papers found that some small businesses, which comprised the...
Survey aims to support women in business
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has released a survey aimed at identifying any unique challenges and opportunities...
More than a third of Australia’s tourism businesses could close their doors in the next three months
The sector fears uncertainty over the reopening of state borders and a very slow reopening of the international border will push many businesses...
Half of employers not aware of super reforms
The report, published by customer experience researchers CSBA, found employers blamed the lack of communication about the reforms and what would...
