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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.
ATO flags requirements for SuperStream changes affecting dependent beneficiaries
From 1 October 2021, SuperStream Rollovers version 3 is introducing changes to death benefit rollovers. The ATO said these are different...
Rising inflation set to help the next super cycle for investors
Warren Buffett famously said when rates are zero, all shares look cheap. And while a recent eToro study showed investors fear inflation’s impact...
JobKeeper transparency bid slapped down by the House
The House of Representatives batted away key transparency amendments to the Treasury Laws Amendment (COVID-19 Economic Response No. 2) Bill...
TPB’s corporate plan sets goals for the year ahead
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has released its corporate plan for 2021-22, outlining three primary goals for the months ahead: Efficient...
Aussies more conservative with tax returns amid COVID pandemic
After the economic shifts of the last 12 months, Australians are more likely than ever to spend their 2021 tax refunds on paying off outstanding...
New audit firms require greater safeguards to manage fee referral benchmark
In the ATO's auditor independent standards guidance, the Code does not specify a number of referral sources, or set percentage of fees from one...
Investor confidence stands up despite recent lockdowns
The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Investor Confidence Survey, now in its third year, found that investor confidence in...
Recession fears grow, but does it matter?
Having escaped a technical recession for just short of three decades, Australia is now in the unusual position of having had two recessions in...
Albanese announces changes to Labor’s tax policy
Labor leader Anthony Albanese confirmed on Monday that Labor will uphold the current, legislated changes to personal income taxes and maintain...
‘Danger of slipping through the cracks’: Perrottet demands return of JobKeeper
New South Wales state treasurer Dominic Perrottet called on the Morrison government on Sunday to reintroduce JobKeeper as the state faces renewed...




















