More rises possible with 2 years before CPI hits target: RBA

Economy • By Philip King

Concerns over the tight labour market and services inflation forced the bank to raise rates – and it might have to ...

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Flick to electricity for 20% tax deduction, small business told

Tax • By Philip King

Tradies, manufacturers and restaurants to get a budget bonus for moving away from gas or for upgrading appliances.

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Off-market buybacks ‘super-size tax benefits – for some’

Tax • By Philip King

We all pay for the preferential treatment of off-market buybacks but it unfairly streams the rewards to one group of ...

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ATO to amend s100A ruling in wake of Guardian appeal

Tax • By Philip King

But tax specialists say its comments on reimbursement agreements fall short and the issue of ordinary family or ...

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Digital platform disputes ‘a nightmare for small business’

Technology • By Philip King

Lock-outs, fake online reviews and other issues require clear, standardised resolution procedures, says ASBFEO.

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Deloitte sets up dedicated practice to maximise impact of AI

Technology • By Philip King

The firm will cut through the hype and help build applications that place it at the cutting edge, it says.

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Tax industry should take heed of disruptors in other sectors

Profession • By Philip King

Innovators who have shaken up their sectors offer surprising insights into how accountants could change, says ...

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HR chief quits, EY partners told to ‘draw up lists’

Profession • By Philip King

Firm repeats a denial that it plans redundancies as senior executive exits “voluntarily” without another job.

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Most employers support four-day week, with SMEs leading the way

Profession • By Philip King

More than one-third expect the change in the next five years with flexibility a top priority for staff, according to ...

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