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Government commits $41m to power SME energy relief

Businesses will be able to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to switch to more efficient equipment, saving on energy...

12 February 2024 • By Christine Chen

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‘No confidence’ in PwC’s ethics, senators say

Members of the inquiry into consulting services doubt the firm's ability to reform due to its refusal to share crucial...

12 February 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Inflation erodes employee confidence, but bosses upbeat

Confidence about the economy soars among employers while workers struggle with cost-of-living pressures, survey finds.

09 February 2024 • By Philip King

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Why AI, mergers and advisory add up to cautious optimism

The accounting industry changes slowly but data reveals unmistakable trends and a positive outlook.

09 February 2024 • By Julia Thomson

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ATO, bank debt crusade triggers 133% jump in court wind-ups

Business insolvencies surge as debtors end their COVID-19 era leniency.

09 February 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Economists confident of rate cuts despite hawkish RBA

The central bank refuses to rule out hikes to combat inflation, but commentators believe all indicators point to...

07 February 2024 • By Christine Chen

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RBA leaves rates unchanged at 4.35%

The bank extends its pause on monetary tightening for another month but refuses to rule out a further hike to stamp...

06 February 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Trust taxation ‘in urgent need of review’, government told

The trust taxation rules are unnecessarily complex and imposing a rising compliance burden on small to medium...

06 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee