Late payment overhaul needs 30-day mandate: COSBOA

Economy • By Philip King

The government should treat late or non-payment to small business like wage theft, key body says.

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CPA Australia ‘descends into chaos’ as exec quits after 3 months

Profession • By Philip King

Head of the key Learning and Innovation group walks on eve of next wave of job cuts.

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Holiday sales, January CPI ‘critical’ to RBA’s next move

Economy • By Philip King

Commentators divide over whether the bank has done enough to rein in inflation after holding rates at 4.35 per cent.

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RBA holds the cash rate steady at 4.35%

Economy • By Philip King

Below-trend growth and the impact of last month’s raise means steady as it goes.

Super must switch focus to retirement phase: Chalmers

Economy • By Philip King

With millions more about to join the over-65s and fewer relying on the age pension, outliving savings becomes a key ...

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Longevity demands ‘fresh approach to retirement’

Economy • By Philip King

Greater funding flexibility plus policy and attitude changes are essential as we increasingly live decades beyond ...

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APRA heavyweights press for payday super

Economy • By Philip King

Modelling shows it would be worth thousands to lowest paid workers, advocacy body says.

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Canberra urged to seize ‘sliding door moment’ for structural reform

Economy • By Philip King

Simply banking surprise upsides in revenue might help the budget deficit but does nothing to disarm the “fiscal ...

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CPA Australia cuts staff in attempt to curb losses

Profession • By Philip King

A redundancy program underway since mid-year will hit every team and eventually affect member services, insiders say.

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