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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.
University student pulls in nearly double his usual earnings thanks to JobKeeper
Despite being left without a job or an income for weeks, the 18-year-old earnt more than he ever did thanks to the Federal Government's JobKeeper...
Australia to lose $60bn on account of lost wages
New analysis by Deloitte Access Economics puts the cost of COVID-19 at $60 billion, with estimates showing that cafes, restaurants, pubs and...
ATO addresses document signing concerns amid COVID-19
On its SMSF FAQ website page, the ATO said it recognised that COVID-19 impacts such as social distancing or isolation requirements or your tax...
Calls for a ban on payday lenders
Samantha Rudolph first started receiving text messages offering the promise of quick finance as the coronavirus crisis escalated in March. Read...
Buy local policies urged to help Australia rebuild
The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is calling on Australia’s business community and all levels of government to adopt “buy Australian...
Governor delivers sombre economic outlook, predicts loss of businesses
According to Governor Philip Lowe the twin health and economic emergencies that we are experiencing now will cast a shadow over our economy for...
$140m to boost critical industries damaged by bushfires
The latest package is intended to help industries significantly impacted by bushfires to rebuild, recover, regrow and remain the heartbeat of...
Economists warn against early lifting of coronavirus lockdown
The open letter — released Monday — has more than 200 signatures and growing, including current Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper, former RBA...
Unemployment rises to 5.2 per cent in March but full impact of coronavirus yet to show
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data does not reflect the full impact of the shutdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more at...
IMF forecasts big coronavirus growth hit amid world in a ‘great lockdown’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Australia's economy would likely be one of the worst-hit economies in the Asian region as the...



















