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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 do more to reduce gender pay gap, poll finds
The survey conducted on 1,065 voters showed that women are more interested in progressing gender issues than men, with 80 per cent of women...
Employers continue to rob workers of their super entitlements, research shows
New ISA analysis of Tax Office data from 2016/17 by ex-Treasury official Phil Gallagher has revealed the extent of the theft, suggesting that the...
Increasing compulsory super will strip $20b from workers’ wages, Grattan Institute says
The move, which is supported by both major political parties, would save the federal budget about $2 billion a year if it goes ahead. Read more...
Franking credit recipients ‘already on public purse’, says Shorten
In an ABC 7.30 interview, Mr Shorten was asked if the proposed changes to franking credits would mean that self-funded retirees like Chris...
PwC Australia announces tax position for the firm
PwC Australia announced on Wednesday its tax position for the firm, including tax paid by its partners and staff, following scrutiny from a...
AAT affirms TPB’s termination of tax agent registration
In the case of Hill and Tax Practitioners Board (Taxation) [2019], the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has rejected an application to...
Government under pressure on franchising inquiry
The bipartisan inquiry made 71 recommendations for change when it released its damning report on the sector in March, pushing for a total...
ASIC driving greater uncertainty among licensees, says lawyer
In an online blog, The Fold Legal director Jaime Lumsden Kelly said that, while there is no legal requirement for ASIC to approve responsible...
Superannuation policy divides voters in lead-up to election
A straw poll conducted by SMSF Adviser with a total of 963 respondents has shown that the majority of SMSF professionals in the poll think the...
Bowen’s franking credit figures pulled apart
Mr Bowen has gone on the record several times this year using the comparison of a nurse and a retired shareholder to highlight the inequitable...
