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  1. Businesses oppose ‘same job, same pay’ IR changes

    of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Business Council of Australia (BCA) and more said the policy would lead to lower wage growth and fewer jobs. The amalgamation also said the name of the policy, ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ was misleading...

  2. Businesses must upskill to overcome economic slowdown

    businesses were not only facing a period of uncertainty but also of change which meant firms and their managers and leaders needed to be able to develop the capabilities to help steer their organisations forward. “With the Australian economy cooling,...

  3. Businesses must plan for rising default rates, insolvency risk

    on supporting their clients,” Mr Blundell said. “Many directors have become used to the lifestyle that they’ve been able to lead over that period and it’s not uncommon to see substantial related party loan accounts listed on balance sheets that come...

  4. Businesses must avoid promoting ‘accidental leaders’, expert cautions

    Under-trained leaders can be detrimental to the success of their team and broader organisation if not addressed and adequately trained, a leadership expert has said. Accidental leaders can negatively impact their team and business processes by...

  5. Businesses are relying on poor managers due to the pandemic

    hurting their productivity and employee morale according to Christina Foxwell, chief executive officer of coaching, HR and leadership firm Ignite Purpose. Ms Foxwell said poor managers were hindering many businesses’ productivity, morale, and their...

  6. Business owners eyeing acquisitions

    attention to the observations and insights gained through the due diligence process and appoint an integration manager to lead a successful integration.” The quarterly survey also found that more than 80 per cent of business owners were unlikely to exit...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  7. Business NSW voices support for workers’ compensation reform

    scheme. Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter said he wanted to ensure psychological workers’ compensation claims didn’t lead to an unsustainable compensation system where businesses carried the cost. “Many employers with perfect safety records have been...

  8. Business Growth Fund: ‘What’s the money going to be used for?’

    for Business Growth at the University of South Australia and an international scholar on business growth and entrepreneurial leadership — said that while making capital available to businesses is a welcome move, achieving the stated aims of helping...

  9. Business confidence hits 7-year high

    record-high of 130.3 points over the first four months of the year, even as JobKeeper drew to a close, which was expected to lead to a fall in business confidence. “The worries that many held about how the Australian economy would deal with the end of...

  10. Business as unusual

    concentration, and direct opportunities to interject training to ask questions and receive additional assistance from senior leaders. This was on the contrary for those completing training at home, with it eventually becoming apparent that their skills...

  11. Building the next wave of leaders in the accounting profession

    Xero launched Xero Mentor Match – a program that connects accountants and bookkeepers, from new entrants to industry leaders and role models. To kick start the initiative, Xero has established a group of foundation members, including Shannon Smit of...

  12. Building a sustainable firm that thrives without you

    on the active involvement of the owner. This reliance frequently hinders owners from spending time away from their business, leading to potential burnout and limiting opportunities for strategic growth. Drawing from over 40 years of experience within...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Grace Robbie
    • Category: Business
  13. Budget: the tax profession delivers its verdict

    around how he wants to use our tax system to make Australia a more productive and successful economy.” BDO tax technical leader Lance Cunningham said the government could afford to focus on relief and just tinker with tax at the edges. “They’ve got a...

  14. Budget: industry bodies lament short-term vision

    he said. “Piecemeal tax hikes can erode business confidence and may not produce the anticipated revenue levels as it can lead to behavioural changes. “The promised tax reform white paper can’t come quickly enough to restore productivity and growth in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  15. Budget: Big wins for SMEs

    – it’s a quick fix,” Mr Scott said. “We need to start seeing plans for more permanent tax reform.” KPMG’s enterprise tax lead partner Clive Bird said the budget was largely positive for Australia’s mid-market businesses. “Overall, this has been an...

  16. Budget: Best of the rest 

    their tax liabilities, and align income tax liabilities on ACCUs with when they are actually sold. KPMG’s national sector lead, food and agribusiness, Georgie Aley said carbon farming and biodiversity opportunities had generated significant focus across...

  17. Budget Week

    encourages taxpayers to structure their affairs in a way that favours capital investment over actions or investments that lead to other forms of income. When combined with negative gearing, this is a key driver of Australia’s red-hot property market....

  18. Budget tipped to deliver tax breaks for business investment

    attempt to pick winners, that it is available to any taxpayer, and not just particular types of taxpayers where it might lead to a high likelihood of disputes between taxpayers and the Tax Commissioner,” said Molesworth. While tweaks to the tax system...

  19. Budget shortchanges new investors and young Australians, CPA Australia says

    under the guise of tax reforms, CPA Australia said in response to the 2026–27 federal budget. CPA Australia’s tax lead Jenny Wong said the federal budget should have been an opportunity to “simplify the system, support investments and improve...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Naomi Neilson
    • Category: Tax
  20. Budget set to dodge growing tax issue

    favourably taxed passive income can reduce the Australian tax paid by investors and may distort investment decisions and lead to reduced economic efficiency. Mr Morrison said the government is “taking steps to eliminate this practice”, with Treasury...