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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.
Millions of Aussies could soon get Centrelink boost
Independent senator David Pocock has agreed to support the Government’s industrial relations bill on the condition that an “economic inclusion...
IR bill still not ‘fit for passage’, say industry and employer groups
The government and senator David Pocock on Sunday (27 November) announced an agreement designed to facilitate the passage of the Secure Jobs,...
Clients expecting more from their accountants
Online payroll software KeyPay’s State of Accounting Report found that 61 per cent of accountants surveyed said their clients now expect...
Small business accessing finance to keep stock levels high: NAB
In its latest survey, the bank found that Australian businesses are using working capital to ensure they have enough Christmas stock on their...
Senator raises concerns over lack of checks for crypto businesses seeking financial services licences
This week Guardian Australia reported that failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) through...
COSBOA said small businesses worried about their future under new IR bill
COSBOA said it is looking for certainty about how the new bill will impact small business on behalf of its members and claims small businesses...
$7.9m boost for NSW dairy industry
The Dairy Sector Recovery Strategy is set to help the dairy industry recuperate and build long-term resilience after the February–March flooding...
Small business continuing to employ workers
Arts and recreation had the biggest increase in hiring (+15.7 per cent y/y) with hospitality coming in second (+11.4 per cent y/y). The October...
New workplace laws will cost small businesses more than $23k
While there was a small win in regard to the threshold for multi-employer bargaining in Parliament on Wednesday (23 November) with the Minister...
1 million directors face $13k fine if they don’t get ID lodged
Already, 1.4 million directors have now applied for their director ID, but the total director population in Australia is estimated to be more...
