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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.
Retailer association proposes teenagers and pensioners could solve labour shortage
The Australian Retailers’ Association chief executive Paul Zahra said there is scope to let younger workers into the sectors because of the...
Victorian government program offers small businesses grants for advice
The Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program offers grants for small businesses to access financial and legal advice and services to...
COVID-19 isolation period shortened to five days
Workers in high-risk settings such as disability and aged care, and people still displaying symptoms would be required to keep to the seven-day...
Where have all the accountants gone?
In 2014, the Australian Financial Review wrote that accounting firms could ‘afford to be selective’ as it was ‘not hard to recruit in the current...
Small-business groups welcome new digital tax breaks
The government on Tuesday (30 August) released draft legislation that will introduce two tax incentives that support small businesses to train...
August buying intentions worsen as consumer confidence flattens
Although there were mixed results across all indicators, the one that stood out the most this week was buying intentions that are now at the...
Finance bodies welcome proposals for sweeping overhaul of advice rules
The proposals would refocus regulation on a broad definition of “personal advice” and replace the best interests duty with an obligation to...
Women in industries under threat from AI and automation urged to ‘upskill’
That's according to new research provided to ABC News by an Australian teaching organisation that's urging people to upskill so they don't find...
Small-business and unions agree to developing the right workplace system
COSBOA and the ACTU have agreed to work together on key elements of workplace relations reform and to explore ways to simplify and reduce...
ACOSS, BCA and ACTU back full employment as a key economic goal
The BCA, the Australian Council of Social Services and the Australian Council of Trade Unions released their joint white paper just days ahead of...
