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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’s Indigenous helpline is ready to take calls this tax time
The ATO’s Indigenous helpline is open for calls, with staff specialising in helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with things...
Scrap luxury car tax to incentivise EV uptake: Grattan
In a new report released on Sunday, the Grattan Institute makes a case for slashing carbon emissions nationwide by implementing a total phase-out...
Workers increasingly want employers to speak out on social issues, new report finds
As issues like climate change, race and gender discrimination, and economic inequality continue to grow in concern for Australians, so too...
Accountants relied on heavily as NSW opens COVID-19 grant program
The 2021 COVID-19 business grant will be open to NSW businesses who have less than $10 million in total wages at 1 July 2020 and aggregated...
Government climate inaction sees members switch to ethical funds
In an announcement to the ASX, Australian Ethical revealed it delivered a 50 per cent growth in funds under management (FUM) and noted increasing...
ATO touts new account viewing
The changes detailed in the update include the development of a single system for activity statements and franking deficit tax accounts as well...
Remote access scams jump by 184%: ACCC
The increase in such scams has resulted in more than $7.2 million being stolen this year, a 184 per cent increase from last year. Read more...
Small-business battlers granted tax debt relief
The couple, Mr and Mrs Smith, had owed $106,576 in tax debts after their 50-year-old small interstate transport and freight business ran into...
Director issued 2-year ban over $250m debt
ASIC has disqualified William McDonald of Clayfield, Queensland, from managing companies until 24 June 2023 for his involvement in the failure of...
Taxpayers rush to lodge on 1 July despite warnings
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is urging taxpayers to avoid a simple mistake that could keep them and their tax refunds apart. Assistant...
