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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.
Geopolitics must be central to business strategies, says KPMG
This message, from KPMG head of geopolitics Dr Merriden Varrall, follows ASIC recently listing geopolitical risks as a key focus area for...
Almost a third of employing businesses unable to find suitable staff
The survey found that large and medium-sized businesses (66 per cent and 62 per cent) were more likely than small businesses (29 per cent) to...
Cost-of-living pressures changing consumer spending and lifestyle behaviours: NAB
According to the latest NAB Consumer Sentiment report half of consumers are switching to cheaper brands and shopping around, turning off...
NSW government’s new powers to crack down on organised crime
The reforms are another crucial step towards dismantling organised crime with new powers and tougher penalties targeting money laundering and...
New financial hardship reforms welcomed
From 1 July 2022 changes to the way hardship arrangements are reported on credit reports will become more transparent, with the introduction of...
Tax Institute sends Labor a lengthy to-do list
It said the government faced immense economic, fiscal and social challenges in a globally volatile environment and it needed to act quickly on...
Fast-food outlets, restaurants and cafes priorities for Fair Work
Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker set out the regulator’s strategic priorities for the year ahead and said its key focus remains supporting...
ESG Summit 2022 – 6 takeaways
Having attended the conference, here are six key headline statements for consideration: John Elkington, who coined the ‘Triple-Bottom Line’,...
NSW budget delivers for women but falls short for small business
However, first home buyers have been given a boost with the reform of the stamp duty tax that Institute of Public Accountants’ general manager...
Industry sentiment lifts despite surging production costs
The latest ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends showed that business conditions are expanding and gaining momentum in the June quarter, but...
