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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.
ASIC bans accountant over $73m failure
The ban from ASIC comes after Mr Brandi had last week pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $135,248 in GST refunds by falsifying business...
Lockdowns plunge more than 150k into unemployment
The research group’s latest data revealed that there were 13.2 million Australians employed in July, down 176,000 from June figures. Read more at...
$1bn ‘closing the gap’ package announced
Under the Closing the Gap Implementation Plan, the PM said the ultimate ‘test’ for Australians is having every Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
RBA ‘optimistic’ on bounceback after lockdowns
While Greater Sydney are now weeks into an extended lockdown that will last until at least 31 August, and Melbourne have this week gone into a...
‘Expect to be reviewed’: ATO sends warning to cash-flow boost rorters
The ATO’s warning comes after a chartered accountant attempted to access the maximum $50,000 initial cash flow boost by reporting a $107,500...
ASIC highlights rising threat for investors
While the report did cite the agency’s recent track record and ongoing vigilance against financial misconduct against consumers and investors,...
Western Sydney man charged for role in $20m fraud
Abraham Sayour, from Sydney’s South Wentworthville, faced the Sydney Central Local Court on Tuesday after being charged with dealing with money...
Snap lockdowns remain essential despite costing $3bn a week
In a media briefing with the Doherty Institute, discussing Australia’s way out of the pandemic, the Treasurer confirmed the high cost of...
ATO faces pressure over 85% lodgement benchmark review
The 85 per cent on-time lodgement requirement is a performance benchmark that tax agents are expected to meet in order to retain access to the...
‘A direct attack on the profession’: Labor called to ditch $3k deduction cap on tax agent fees
The federal opposition first introduced the policy in 2017 after finding that 48 individuals earned more than $1 million but were able to reduce...
