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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.
Market volatility and higher inflation on the horizon post-COVID
In its midyear outlook summary, “Looking Beyond The Restart”, BlackRock analysed what comes next post-pandemic through three investment themes –...
New support for businesses under lockdown broadly welcomed
“This latest Commonwealth commitment is in line with our calls for a clear national framework that identifies what support will be available as...
Your Future, Your Super performance test could put funds in ‘precarious situation’
Parametric claims that 20 per cent of super funds may fail the test in any given year and there is a probability that around two-thirds will fail...
‘Lockdown extension a crushing blow for business’
The Premier has formally announced the lockdown will be extended until midnight on 16 July. Read more at...
Deloitte overhauls 9-to-5 workday
Deloitte on Wednesday announced a “refreshed” approach to work, called the Deloitte Experience, which will do away with core working hours and...
Recycling industry ‘not ready’ for ban on exporting plastic waste
The waste and recycling sector said it was not ready for the change, with some states more than a year away from having the capacity to recycle...
Speed of economic recovery exceeding ‘all expectations’: Frydenberg
Delivering a keynote speech at the launch of the latest intergenerational report in Melbourne on Monday, Josh Frydenberg said that while COVID...
International students could soon be allowed to return to NSW
The NSW government announced on Thursday that 250 students would be welcomed per fortnight from mid-year as part of the trial. Read more at...
‘Unconscious bias’: ATO reviews should rely on independent experts
The ATO in March permanently instated its independent review service for small businesses following a successful three-year pilot program which...
ASIC winds up companies behind SMSF scam
ASIC has successfully applied to the Federal Court to wind up two NSW-based companies, SA Services and Orphans Asia. Read more at the...
