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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.
Global tax commissioners agree on 3 priorities for coming year
The 15th Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) was hosted by the Australian Taxation Office and was also attended by international and Australian...
Federal government appears set to maintain stage 3 tax cuts in this month’s budget despite mounting speculation
The ABC understands it is unlikely there will be any change to the stage 3 income tax cuts in the October 25 budget, which were legislated under...
Sydney accountant sentenced to six years’ jail
Mr Lines was found to have obtained more than $600,000 in fraudulent refunds and attempted to obtain an additional $180,000 on top of it. ATO...
Changes to Telecommunications Regulations aimed at protecting consumers following Optus data breach
The amendments would allow Optus and other telcos to better coordinate with financial institutions, the Commonwealth, and states and territories,...
Cash flow uncertainty affecting mental health of small-business owners
The American Express’ Working Capital Research explored the impact cash flow uncertainty has on the mental health and wellbeing of Australian...
Brothers busted for fake document scheme
Yevgeni Bezhenar (also known as James) and Alexander Bezhenar of Halifax Business Consulting Pty Ltd (Halifax) in Melbourne were convicted on all...
Former ACCC boss Rod Sims calls for tax increases amid debate over stage 3 cuts
Rod Sims, who was the chair of the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission until earlier this year, said: "If you want more spent on...
Two-thirds of directors drag feet on ID numbers
Around 1.6 million directors — almost two-thirds of the total — had yet to apply for an ID number with just two months to go to the 30 November...
When will we reach peak inflation?
Guessing when inflation will reach its peak in Australia is as hard as picking the winner of the Melbourne Cup. The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers in...
United front from chambers over call for visa changes
The chambers have proposed a three-point plan to change visa rules for more than 100,000 current international graduates already working in...
