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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.
Small-business tax gap on ATO radar
Small-business debt accounts for a large portion of the ATO tax gap that currently sits around $33 billion. In its latest estimates, the ATO said...
Business conditions holding up as constraints tighten
However, 90 per cent of businesses said the lack of availability of labour was constraining output. Around half of firms continued to also report...
Unemployment rate remains at 3.5%
However, there were more women looking for work in September with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for women rising to 3.6 per cent...
Australian record for worker back payments
And the majority of wages recovered came from large corporate employers, who back-paid nearly $279 million to more than 267,000 employees — six...
Forecast cost for stage 3 tax cuts rises by $11 billion
From July 2024 anyone earning between $45,000 and $200,000 will be taxed at 30 per cent, while those earning over the highest bracket will have...
Tax and IR reform included in COSBOA pre-budget submission
COSBOA released its pre-budget submission on Wednesday (19 October) and included in its recommendations both long-term and immediate measures...
Consumer spending strong in the lead-up to Christmas
The latest Mastercard SpendingPulse™, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, found that sales were also up...
$15m promised for small-business mental and financial help services
The government has announced $10.9 million in extra funding for the NewAccess for Small Business Owners program operated by Beyond Blue and an...
Consumer confidence at lowest level since August
Western Australia is the only state or territory to record an increase in consumer confidence. “Weekly inflation expectations” surged 0.5ppt to 6...
Qld manufacturers urged to take up Made in Queensland grants
The Made in Queensland grants are an opportunity for businesses to purchase big-ticket items that will help them modernise their business,...




















