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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.
It’s all about the numbers, so make that commitment
So you’re hanging out to learn what was said between them both, right?! How late did they stay out, are they going on another date? As we know,...
Payroll body blasts STP deadline as ‘highly negligent’
The ATO released a legislative instrument putting in place the commencement date of STP Phase 2, and is currently open for public consultation...
Environmental ethics valued by 91% of SMEs, says research
The global survey from GoDaddy found that Australian entrepreneurs are building sustainable practices in their businesses, with almost one-third...
FBT guide updated following small business turnover increase
Chapter 20 of the ATO’s Fringe benefits tax – a guide for employers has now been updated to reflect the increase of the small business entity...
1.1m casual employees left without higher pay or benefits
A study conducted by Griffith University found that as many as 1.1 million Australians are not being paid the 25 per cent loading rates, despite...
Registrations open for JobMaker Hiring Credit Scheme
Under the scheme, eligible businesses can access the payment for up to 12 months for each eligible additional employee they hire between...
Casual employment changes on the cards under new IR reforms
The proposed changes will likely be introduced in a parliamentary bill sometime this week, and will include new settings for casual workers that...
ATO called out over ‘inconsistent’ work-related expenses case
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal had last month confirmed that taxpayer Cameron Lambourne, an electronics technician with the Australian...
Stay on top of R&D Tax Incentive reforms, says ATO
In October, the federal government announced an additional $2 billion investment into R&D incentives in the 2020–21 budget. Further, it also...
$10k cash ban bill killed in the Senate
The Senate unanimously agreed on Thursday to discharge the Currency (Restrictions on the Use of Cash) Bill 2019 that had been touted to tackle...
