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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.
NAB data tells different story about retail spending
The NAB’s data mapping points to a slight drop in retail sales in August and a flat result for ABS measure last month, despite the ABS measure...
New legislation to reduce FBT compliance costs
This measure was initially announced in the 2020–21 budget. The proposed legislation gives the Commissioner of Taxation the power to modify, by...
$750 pandemic leave payments extended
The decision comes following the national cabinet meeting in which state and territory leaders pushed for the payment to continue. Albanese...
Surge in payment defaults ‘a portent of things to come’
Business-to-business payment defaults have risen 53 per cent year-on-year and hit their highest point since October 2020, during the height of...
Household spending mixed as interest rate rises take effect
There was a slight rise in the index this month of 0.8 per cent that highlights that despite high inflation pressures and rate hikes, the...
No signs of slowdown yet as strong conditions roll on
Confidence continued to rebound from a low in June, rising 10 index points, while business conditions rose to +20 index points with trading...
Clean-tech partnership to help retailers achieve net-zero emissions
The ARA and Greener are collaborating to co-design a new digital solution, called Greener Business that aims to help resource-constrained small...
AAT finds tax agent’s conduct deficient in integrity and character
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has again recognised that a registered tax practitioner’s compliance with their own tax obligations is...
Business and industry groups concerned over September 22 public holiday
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said it respects the decision of the federal government to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II...
Debt agreement reform ‘urgent’ as bankruptcies rise
The reduction in repayment terms to three years from five had cut debt agreements by “an order of magnitude”, forcing hardship on debtors and...




















