Business

Job anxiety stokes consumer stress levels to 4-year high

Concerns about the cost of living are levelling out but other factors mean all income groups have cut back on...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Tax

IMF urges Canberra to bite the bullet with tax overhaul

Australia must move away from high income taxes in favour of GST while abolishing breaks for the wealthy, the...

22 January 2024 • By Philip King

Regulation

‘Abysmal’ TPB leaves H&R Block in dark over TASA changes

The country’s largest tax preparer has accused the regulator of doing nothing to clarify the code of conduct revisions...

22 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Inflation, living costs rattle retirement plans

One in two surveyed by State Street are pessimistic about retiring on time, with unexpected expenses after leaving...

22 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Why finance will welcome fewer systems, but more AI, fraud defence

Software consolidation, automation with a human touch and fortified scam prevention are on this year’s agenda.

19 January 2024 • By Karl Durrance

Appointments

Mazars imports senior risk consultant ahead of ESG reporting mandates

Corentin Cachard’s arrival from Paris brings a “proven” record in risk consulting and internal audit, the firm said.

19 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Canberra to develop guardrails for high-risk AI

Consultation paper response outlines a targeted regulatory approach to ensure low-risk use continues unimpeded.

19 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ACU admits to underpaying 1,100 casual staff $3.6m

But the university denies engaging in wage theft and has said its error was unintentional.

19 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

TASA code of conduct changes ‘open costly can of worms’

“Loosely drafted” legislation means agents will need to err on the side of caution and will incur legal expenses, John...

19 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

Insolvencies ‘off to fast start’ after post-pandemic record in 2023

Less forgiving creditors and a focus on tax debt mean last year’s rising trend looks set to continue, Jirsch...

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Technology

4 out of 10 overlook expenses, baulk at clunky systems

Workers find recovering outlays involves a stressful, cumbersome process, research finds.

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Regulation

Cash courier with hidden $3.6m jailed for 4 years

Perth man had bundles of notes concealed in his home and moved the proceeds of crime, the AFP said.

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

Holiday calm leaves small business ‘adrift in eye of storm’

The spending slowdown shows few signs of easing, COSBOA says.

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Appointments

CSLR appoints former UniSuper CEO to board

Kevin O’Sullivan will become a founding member of a three-person board when the government’s compensation scheme...

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

‘30% of small business tie-ups with digital marketers end in tears’

Digital platforms have changed the game but too often client and provider talk a different language, research by...

17 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

‘Extreme’ consumer pessimism persists into 2024

Westpac’s index records the weakest January reading since the 1990s recession despite easing rate hike fears.

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Online spending up $200 in ‘strong finish’ to 2023

Businesses should ensure their digital strategies allow them to capitalise on the uptick in consumer confidence,...

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Plastic tax could stem ‘waste tsunami’, raise $1.5bn

A think tank paper proposes a $1,300 per tonne levy on over 1 million tonnes of packaging a year.

16 January 2024 • By Christine Chen