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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.
RSL LifeCare signs enforceable undertaking
The not-for-profit organisation, which is affiliated with RSL NSW, self-reported its non-compliance to the FWO in 2021 after becoming aware of...
Small-business owners shy away from mental health support for fear of stigma
The report — Small Business and Mental Health Through the Pandemic — is based on the findings of a survey conducted in January and February 2022...
Business confidence now negative despite strong conditions
According to the latest NAB Business Conditions report, conditions remain strong across industries with only construction and finance and...
Average household debt grows by 7.3%
The figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics include time series from 2003–04 to 2021–22 for five household indicators...
ARA to establish Jobs and Skills Council to address skills needs in the services sector
The new Jobs and Skills Council will focus on responding to the current and emerging skills needs and workforce challenges of related industries...
Pay gap means women still earning $26k less than men
The world-leading annual dataset on gender equality has revealed progress has stalled meaning women earned on average $26,596 less than men in...
Funding boost to help NSW businesses reduce waste
In the NSW government’s Bin Trim Networks Program, NSW businesses are being supported to reduce their waste, reduce emissions, and transition to...
Small businesses still absorbing rising cost of business
ScotPac’s SME Growth Index latest report found that the majority of SMEs in Australia have experienced supply chain issues in the past six months...
Industry group says energy deal messy but good for users
Innes Willox, chief executive officer of the national employer association Ai Group, said soaring prices for coal and gas have been threatening...
New commissioner for Queensland’s small-business sector appointed
Dominique Lamb, the former chief executive officer of the National Retail Association, was appointed to the position. Minister for Employment...




















