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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.
Government announces ‘world first’ major audit of crypto sector
In a statement on Monday the Albanese government announced a world first “token mapping” project to commence this year, with the aim to “improve”...
180k July returns needed fixing, says ATO
The result – 4 per cent of the 4.5 million returns filed in the month – meant 12,000 returns had to undergo manual review by a compliance officer...
1 year on from delta lockdown retail sales look positive
Retail sales continued to strengthen in July with trade increasing 17.9 per cent compared to the same month last year, according to the...
.au direct a risk for cyber crime against small businesses
COSBOA has joined the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman in expressing concern over the rushed introduction of .au direct...
1 in 5 Aussies never reimbursed for work expenses
The survey found that 46 per cent of Australian employees are being left out of pocket when it comes to work-related expenses and that one in...
Frustrating reality of ATO overlooked in audit report
It’s unlikely many tax practitioners will read the Auditor-General’s report, tabled in Parliament on 15 August, about the ATO’s engagement with...
Record-low unemployment hides fact fewer people are working
While the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.4 per cent in July 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the...
Average weekly wage growth has hit the brakes
The Australian Bureau of Statistics head of labour statistics Bjorn Jarvis said the recent annual increase in full-time earnings of 1.9 per cent...
Bank Australia to steer customers towards electric vehicles with halt to loans for fossil fuel cars in 2025
The customer-owned Bank Australia will announce the self-imposed ban at a national EV summit in Canberra on Friday, arguing it is a responsible...
Accounting firms named among our best workplaces
Specialist recruitment agency SustainAbility Consulting was one of the high achievers, coming second in the micro category while Sydney boutique...
