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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.
Digital reforms cut red tape, put Victorian businesses on fast track
The government is investing $50 million in regulatory reform to remove unnecessary obstacles to smooth out business operations, including $40...
Small business welcome legislation on unfair contract terms
Bruce Billson said unfair contract terms are a real problem for small and family businesses and it is pleasing to see this election commitment...
NSW gets $3.1bn productivity boost from COVID-19 regulation reforms
The NSW Productivity Commission said the economic benefits come from increased employment flexibility, business flexibility and increased use of...
Skills shortage driving SMEs to the brink, says Insolvency Australia
Director Gareth Gammon said the hospitality, tourism and construction sectors were especially vulnerable. “We’re in uncharted waters, staff...
Singapore office to bolster business in NSW
The Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Stuart Ayres, said the opening reflects the state’s commitment to increasing opportunities for...
Surging scam losses prompt ACCC to push banks to act
The major banks have attracted staunch criticism from Delia Rickard, deputy chair at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC),...
‘Finite contributions window’ flagged with reversionary pensions
Smarter SMSF chief executive Aaron Dunn said where a client is due to receive a reversionary pension, advisers may want to consider opportunities...
ATO reveals most dobbed-in industries in shadow economy
The most common of these tip-offs were demanding cash from customers, paying workers “cash in hand”, or not declaring all sales. The shadow...
Commonwealth Bank launches 1st social loan
Social loans are a type of use-of-proceeds sustainable finance product used to support projects and activities that address a social issue or...
Has the cyber threat finally hit home?
In 2020, the government announced a $1.67 billion investment as part of the country’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020, which was intended to uplift...
