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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.
Time for action on loan letters, professional bodies told
Comments in the wake of yesterday’s report, ‘Loan letters a legal minefield, accountants warned’, confirm the problem is widespread and...
Insurance hikes could cripple households and small business
A premium hike can cost upwards of $1,000 a year — an expense many Aussies may not be able to afford given the rising cost of living. A whopping...
China supply chain Treasurer’s main focus
Speaking on Sky News on Tuesday (3 January) amid the controversy of COVID-19 testing all new arrivals from China from midnight on Thursday (5...
Recruitment scams cost Aussies $8.7m
The ACCC said any jobseeker should be beware of job offers made through social media platforms or messaging services such as WhatsApp. “Thousands...
Foreign investors face greater punishment for breaches
In a joint release by the Treasury and the Ministry for Housing, the government said the increased penalties were to ensure the housing market...
Banks find that financial wellbeing is a priority for Aussies in 2023
The NAB research revealed that 26 per cent of Aussies will put getting on top of their finances ahead of travel plans in 2023 and 17 per cent...
Labor under renewed pressure to axe stage-three tax cuts as Australia’s budget woes mount
Chalmers said the latest Australian population data showed an ageing population continues to present a demographic challenge for Australia and...
ACT boasts the highest percentage of start-ups in Australia as Canberrans use unique skills and experiences to build businesses
Its anonymity belies the company's global status with a client list of sporting royalty such as Manchester United, the Boston Red Sox and Golden...
Unprecedented growth as holiday retail spend hits record $74.5bn
According to the Australian Retailers Association and data collected in conjunction with Westpac DataX, consumers spent 8.6 per cent more in the...
Small businesspeople need a break from the pressures — not more red tape
The recent Small Business Mental Health: Through the Pandemic report released by Treasury highlighted that the professional and life pressures of...
