Australian GDP grows by 0.6 in June quarter, beating expectations

Economy • By Emma Partis

June quarter GDP growth exceeded economists’ expectations, buoyed by robust household spending.

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‘Truth tax’: Critics slam government plan to charge for FOI requests

Profession • By Emma Partis

Labor’s proposal to charge for Freedom of Information requests and ban anonymous requests is unlikely to pass after ...

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FWC reveals top financial reporting mistakes of FY24

Profession • By Emma Partis

The Fair Work Commission has released its 2024 report card outlining the most common financial reporting mistakes made ...

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US tariffs could be voided from mid-October following court ruling

Economy • By Emma Partis

On Friday (29 August EDT), a US federal appeals court found Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs to be illegal, casting ...

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AUSTRAC penalty highlights importance of on-time reporting as AML/CTF regime looms

Profession • By Emma Partis

AUSTRAC fined a remittance service provider $187,800 after the company notified the regulator it had submitted late ...

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Australian firms lag in resilience as threats compound, report finds

Profession • By Emma Partis

At a time of growing cyber threats, fractured supply chains and economic turbulence, Australian firms are lagging ...

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Whistleblower protection authority shot down by Senate committee

Profession • By Emma Partis

A Senate committee has recommended against establishing an independent whistleblower protection authority, citing ...

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Generational divides, security fears and a lack of training: AI usage in Australia

Technology • By Emma Partis

A recent survey by EY has found that while most Australian workers use AI, many lack support and fear breaching ...

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International student restrictions may dampen economic recovery, CBA says

Economy • By Emma Partis

Student visa caps could threaten the growth outlook for one of Australia’s key service exports, a Commonwealth Bank ...

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