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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.
SMSFs urged to review leases before granting rent relief
Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers solicitor Jonathan See explained that where an SMSF and its tenant have agreed to a reduction in rent,...
Darwin accountant jailed for dodging ASIC appearance
Accountant William Desmond Fong, of Darwin, Northern Territory, has been convicted and sentenced to six weeks of imprisonment after pleading...
IGTO launches review into ATO’s communication of taxpayer rights
The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO), Karen Payne, has announced the launch of a new investigation into effective...
Revised start dates for several super and taxation measures
According to a statement issued by Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar, these revisions are a result of the reprioritisation of government...
Upsize GST to bolster recovery, Thodey report urges
States must agree to increase the rate or expand the base of the 10 per cent goods and services tax to fund cuts to more damaging taxes like...
New AI tool launched to assist with family law disputes
National Legal Aid (NLA) developed the digital service, called “amica”, through funding provided by the government. The tool allows users to...
IPA tells Aussies accessing super early to beware
Following the release of APRA’s figures, which showed that to 14 June, 2.1 million Aussies have accessed their super early, the IPA has warned...
Economy needs $90bn extra stimulus, JobKeeper extension, says think tank
According to the think tank, the federal government will need to enact extra economic stimulus to get up to 510,000 extra Aussies back to work...
Fair Work takes former accounting firm to court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against UHY Sothertons Sydney Pty Ltd for allegedly failing to...
Temporary changes to banking code due to COVID-19
The temporary changes, approved by ASIC, acknowledge that during the pandemic and its aftermath, banks are dealing with very high volumes of...




















