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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.
SMEs prepare to retrain staff over the coming months
The research from global IT group Koenig Solutions found that three-quarters (74 per cent) of workers believe the development of worker skills...
Global mining tax transparency initiative stalls in Australia
Public policy think tank the Australia Institute is urging the government to reconsider its commitment to tax transparency in the extractive...
ASIC grilled on disclosure of big companies’ JobKeeper receipts
During Friday’s standing committee on economics hearing, ASIC representatives, including chair Joseph Longo, were grilled about Premier...
Illegal phoenix operators jailed, ordered to pay over $4m to ATO
Operating labour hire companies that provided workers to vineyards, fruit and vegetable growers, and meat processers in South Australia and...
Directors facing 72 criminal charges following $26m debt to ATO
Several individuals have been charged with criminal offences relating to the collapse of the Members Alliance and Benchmark group of companies in...
Victorian tax agent receives maximum ban
A tax agent from Victoria has received the maximum penalty for dishonestly obtaining his registration as a tax agent and committing further...
ATO teaches small businesses to spot financial crimes
To help SMEs identify bad actors who might be trying to take advantage of them, the ATO’s Serious Financial Crimes Taskforce has assembled an...
ATO prosecutions fall by 70% in FY21
The ATO was able to mount just 198 successful summary prosecutions during the 2020-21 financial year, according to newly released tax crime...
Why have ASIC’s regulatory costs doubled in 2 years?
Data recently provided to the standing committee on economics by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) revealed that the...
Government pledges business support amid China trade tensions
The government has said it will strengthen Australia’s economy and help businesses diversify as China becomes more “confident and assertive” and...




















