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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.
Australia should keep lifting interest rate and deliver stage-three tax cuts, IMF says
Wrapping up two weeks of talks with the Albanese government as part of an annual review, the IMF’s division head, Harald Finger, said on...
Small business at risk of insolvency due to late payments: CreditorWatch
The latest data revealed that trade receivables for small business have dropped 18 per cent in the past month to the lowest levels since October...
65% of retailers don’t support IR reforms
The NRA, which has been vocal about its criticism of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill, surveyed its members about their response to the bill and...
Consumer confidence edges up
The data coincided with strength in global share markets and better-than-expected US inflation data. Deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of...
IPA National Congress starts today
After the restrictions of the past couple of years, this National Congress will allow IPA members to meet face to face. Virtual sessions are also...
Employer groups reject IR bill reforms
Seven of Australia’s major employer associations from big to small business, farmers and even the mining industry, have joined together to...
It’s time for big business to pay up, says ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman said the data, compiled from a new analysis using data from the Payment Times...
Businesses support Australian-made to ease supply chain pressure
The insights, compiled from information from 760 SMEs in Q3, revealed business owners believe supply chain issues have eased in Q3, although...
Digital platform giants put on notice
The inquiry has made four major recommendations including a crackdown on unfair trading practices and unfair contract terms. This is the fifth...
Charities reminded to act now to avoid losing deductible gift recipient status
Most non-government DGR organisations need to be registered as a charity before 14 December 2022 or they will lose DGR status. The Australian...
