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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.
New contract legislation welcomed by Small Business Ombudsman
The government introduced the legislation into Parliament this week and Bruce Billson said he is pleased to see progress being made on the...
Live Performance Support Fund
The live performance sector was one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and is still struggling to recoup and rebuild, said Minister for...
Budget position not as bad as expected: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers said the missing billions were now needed to be funded in 2022–23 and beyond and the budget underlying cash deficit was...
Consumer confidence hits a 4-month high
Despite the rise, the index is still 15.9pts below the level it was the same week a year ago. The survey found the “Weekly inflation...
Online sales contract for 7th straight month
In August, the index contracted by -3.5 per cent, compared to a -1.6 per cent contraction in July. On a year-on-year basis, the contraction was...
Labor reignites franking credits debate
The surprise move, which was detailed in a draft legislation published earlier this month, has shocked investors who are yet to forget Labor’s...
Queensland land tax a revenue grab: CPA Australia
“Queensland’s new land tax is not a good idea. We are finding it increasingly frustrating that state governments are introducing tax grabs...
Australia’s financial sector will pay customers $7.2bn for wrongdoing, regulator says
The deputy chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Karen Chester, said the regulator wanted to stop its hands-on...
COSBOA addresses concerns with statement of intent
COSBOA came under fire for its association with the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the joint statement released just days before the...
Older workers returning to hospitality: Report
The Big Shift: The Changing Landscape of Australian Hospitality looked into the impact of slowed migration on businesses and shift workers and...




















