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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 should lead by example in e-invoicing: Survey
Almost half of businesses surveyed (48 per cent) said they would consider registering if high invoicing government agencies such as ASIC, the...
‘Wholesale reform’ only route to sustainable tax system
Speaking on the latest Accountants Daily podcast, the general manager of technical policy said the incoming Treasurer had the benefit of a...
Jobs summit no silver bullet for fractured labour market
It is a highly unusual set of circumstances. Many businesses cannot find workers, skilled or unskilled, even with hefty pay increases. At 3.5 per...
Free ecoBiz program extended for Qld small businesses
The program is a joint venture between the government and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) and is aimed at helping businesses...
Small businesses win Federal Court ruling against FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia
The Federal Court declared that 38 contract terms used in contracts entered into by Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia or Fujifilm Leasing...
Small businesses recoup $18m compensation from financial firms
The AFCA received 3,490 complaints from small-business providers in dispute with financial service providers that were 3 per cent less than the...
COVID payments had ‘detrimental’ impact on retirement savings
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has released new analysis which it says illustrates the impact of the COVID-19 early...
Decade of budget deficits leaves Australia exposed
Speaking on the latest Accountants Daily podcast, the general manager of technical policy said there was no appetite for budget repair and...
Convergence and collaboration on sustainability reporting
In an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) webinar on 28 April, vice-chair of the ISSB, Sue Lloyd, reiterated the four focus...
Employee absences play part in July payroll jobs fall
The July figures fell 0.8 per cent in the month to 16 July 2022 and Bjorn Jarvis, head of labour statistics at the ABS, said while some of the...
