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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.
5 things you need to know about Labor’s cost-of-living policies
Here’s how a Labor Government is likely to impact your hip pocket. Read more at Yahoo...
Accountants lament lack of tax reform ambition
Both CPA Australia and CA ANZ found elements of the Labor platform to praise although they also highlighted specific issues needing attention....
Number of new businesses rises despite pandemic challenges
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that at 30 June 2021 there were 2,402,254 actively trading businesses in the...
GST fraud crackdown ‘will punish legitimate claims’
The organisation’s general manager of technical policy said the extra validation steps flagged by the Tax Office meant businesses could be hit by...
Unemployment hits record low, but less people looking for work
The decrease in people actively looking for work is a concern from small businesses still struggling with chronic staff shortages. The data also...
Your HECS debt will get $923 bigger in June – here’s why
That’s because the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) (previously known as HECS), is tied to inflation, which has been surging over the past...
Wages growth worst in a century
The seasonally adjusted wage price index (WPI) rose 0.7 per cent in March quarter 2022 for the second consecutive quarter, according to data...
Pensioners, mature age critical to resolving retail workforce shortages
With acute labour shortages continuing as a major barrier to retail recovery, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is supporting calls to...
Aussie small businesses confident about the future despite challenges
The research, carried out by small-business lender Prospa, found that 81 per cent of Australian small businesses expect their businesses to grow...
Extra $433 a month: RBA says interest rates could hit 1.75% by Christmas
If this were to happen, the average variable borrower could be paying an extra $443 a month on their home loan by Christmas, according to new...
