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Dominance of small construction firms drags down productivity, CEDA says

The fragmented nature of the construction industry is dragging down productivity in the building sector, an economic think tank has found.

ECONOMY • Tue, 27 May 2025

ATO whistleblower pleads guilty to 4 charges

Whistleblower Richard Boyle has pleaded guilty to four charges after speaking out about the ATO’s aggressive debt collection tactics.

TAX • Tue, 27 May 2025

Accountants call for standardised guidance on sustainability, crypto

A joint research report by the AASB, MASB and CPA Australia has identified calls for standardised international guidance on sustainability reporting and cryptocurrencies

PROFESSION • Tue, 27 May 2025

Positive labour market signs hide underlying issues, Deloitte warns

Moderating inflation, falling interest rates and growing wages mask underlying labour market issues and abysmal productivity performance, Deloitte Access Economics has ...

PROFESSION • Mon, 26 May 2025

Pitcher Partners outlines EOFY action plan for dealerships

As end of year approaches, Pitcher Partners has reminded dealerships to make sure they have adequate tax planning measures in place to avoid cash flow strife.

PROFESSION • Mon, 26 May 2025

Aussie firms in China were upbeat post-Liberation Day, RBA deputy says

Australian companies in China felt surprisingly upbeat following the 2 April ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcements, the RBA deputy governor has said.

ECONOMY • Sun, 25 May 2025

Advocating for good tax governance can be tough, but worth it: EY

The ATO’s direct focus on tax governance can feel foreign to offshore stakeholders in multinational companies, EY tax advisors told Australian practitioners.

PROFESSION • Sun, 25 May 2025

March wage growth spikes as bonuses flow through, ABS data shows

Total wages and salaries paid by employers grew by $1 billion dollars between February and March as seasonal bonuses flowed into workers’ paychecks.

ECONOMY • Thu, 22 May 2025

Insolvencies plateau but tariff risks loom, CreditorWatch warns

Insolvencies have remained steady in recent months, but tariff uncertainty could impact the near-term business outlook, credit reporting agency data has shown.

PROFESSION • Thu, 22 May 2025