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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.
Melbourne woman sentenced after stealing millions from super, share trading accounts
The amount stolen is estimated to be more than $3.3 million. Attempts were made to steal an additional $7.5 million from the victims’ super and...
Skilled migration: Back in focus
There’s now a strong case that Australia needs more accountants. The country’s unemployment rate is at just 3.5 per cent. A record high number of...
Employer and industry groups say energy price caps will cause supply problems
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief of policy David Alexander said business welcomes targeted price relief that government can...
Trade receivables point to subdued December trading period
The data suggests that the Reserve Bank’s interest rate hikes are starting to take effect and that the economy may have reached its inflation...
Work participation rate returns to record high in November
Bjorn Jarvis, head of labour statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), said that with increases in both employment (up 64,000...
Slowdown in sales and jobs across Australian small businesses
The index fell three points in November to 116, driven by a slowdown across three of the four sub-metrics; sales grew 7.7 per cent year-on-year...
Government outlines how it will ‘modernise’ Australia’s financial system
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms are about ensuring Australia has a financial system that works for consumers, businesses, and investors....
Straight from the source – December 2022
To recount the ‘year that’s been’ would take too long; however there are a few things that, upon reflection, are worth highlighting. Three key...
More than 3% of jobs vacant in September quarter
The ABS revealed that around one in every 30 jobs (3.2 per cent) were vacant in the September quarter and that is despite more people working...
AFCA launches its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on Wednesday (14 December) recognising...
