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The year the accountant shortage got worse

Hurdles to skilled migration and people departing the field without being replaced by new entrants have forced the...

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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The year of workplace law upheaval

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Building approvals remain subdued but are beginning to edge higher following a slower pace of tightening from the RBA,...

11 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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CPI result encouraging, but fight far from over: Treasurer

ABS data shows annual inflation fell to its lowest level in almost two years last November.

11 January 2024 • By Philip King

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November CPI falls to 2-year low

The latest ABS data shows a further slowdown in inflation, helped by a five-month low in oil prices.

10 January 2024 • By Philip King

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Black Friday drives November retail sales to record $36.5bn

ABS data shows a 2 per cent jump as shoppers snapped up discounted discretionary goods.

10 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Cyber risks, talent the top issues for business in 2024: KPMG

Business leaders are the most concerned about cyber risks and issues around recruitment and staff retention for the...

09 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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​Taxes, cash flow top small business worries

Owners face an operating environment “tougher than ever before”, a recent survey finds.

09 January 2024 • By Christine Chen