Business

Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work

22 January

Most Australian workers are honing artificial intelligence skills on their own time but more access, greater control and strict rules might be needed to boost its adoption in workplaces. Software firm Salesforce on Tuesday released the findings from...[Read More]

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

22 January

Australian workers are growing nervous about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on recruitment, leading many to throw their arms around an emerging employment trend: job-hugging. The growing movement, unlike job-hopping and...[Read More]

Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect

15 January

The signature election housing policy of the federal government is worsening affordability for first time homebuyers, even as it gets more people into home ownership. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese campaigned on widening eligibility to a five per...[Read More]

No let-up in coffee prices as bean supplies stabilise

14 January

If you think you’re paying too much for a cup of coffee, there’s good news and bad. The positive is that the extraordinary spike in the cost of beans, which caused cafes and supermarkets to increase prices in the past two years, has...[Read More]

Happy new ‘calendar’ year: A smarter start from a tax and accounting perspective

8 January

The start of a new calendar year is more than just a fresh page in the diary — it’s an opportunity to reset, refocus and set yourself up for a smoother financial year ahead. From a tax and accounting point of view, January is the perfect time to...[Read More]

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

8 January

Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day guarantee, first announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in late...[Read More]

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

7 January

Artificial intelligence technology is predicted to transform Australia’s employment market again, with a list of the most in-demand jobs in the nation packed with software requirements. The impact of the technology is forecast to be so great that...[Read More]

Financial security: four key strategies to safeguard your financial future

1 January

Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]

Using your accountant or adviser as a mentor for your new business

1 January

Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As an entrepreneur, you need to navigate various systems and processes while minimising errors and maximising success. To gain a competitive edge and make informed decisions, establishing...[Read More]

Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

25 December

The business community remains dead against a bold Productivity Commission bid to transform the corporate tax regime, even after it reduced the proposed rate for big firms. The government’s economic think tank on Friday released the five final...[Read More]

CBA to repay $68m in fees to low-income customers

24 December

Following pressure from regulators, Australia’s largest bank says it will repay $68 million to low-income customers who incurred unusually high bank fees for services such as dishonoured payments and overdraws. Commonwealth Bank said on Tuesday it...[Read More]

Quarter 1 2026 tax planning: The top 5 things business owners should know

18 December

As we move into Quarter 1 of 2026, business owners have a valuable window to get their tax affairs in order before the end of the financial year approaches. Early planning can mean the difference between paying more tax than necessary and putting...[Read More]

Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

18 December

The treasurer has been urged to raise the GST, lower the capital gains discount and introduce a modest inheritance tax to fix his ailing budget as Australia’s nascent data centre boom lifts productivity hopes. In next week’s Mid-Year Economic...[Read More]

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

17 December

Supermarkets and retailers are angry over “excessive” regulations being imposed to stop price gouging, which they say won’t keep costs down for shoppers. The Albanese government has introduced rules to limit “excessive pricing of...[Read More]

Unchecked port profits risk entrenching cost-of-living