By Carlos Tse
WA defends skewed GST distribution putting it $47bn in frontThe 2018 GST distribution model has faced scrutiny from all states bar its beneficiary, Western Australia, which has called itself the “economic powerhouse of the nation”.
Tags: News, Productivity Commission, treasury, gst, 472
ECONOMY • Miranda Brownlee
The RBA has decided to keep the cash rate target on hold at 4.35 per cent after the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in below the RBA's expectations.
ECONOMY • ESUPERFUND
A look at how ESUPERFUND uses technology, integrated systems and specialist teams to support the administration and compliance requirements of SMSFs.
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ECONOMY • Matthew Taylor
The US has raised tariffs on Australian imports from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent, citing concerns over the lack of a US-style import ban on goods produced via forced labour.
Tags: News, Business, Australia, global uncertainty, trade, tariffs, federal government
ECONOMY • Carlos Tse
Evidence of an easing “multi-speed” economy has emerged in recent research from a major bank, with experts saying that while some sectors will benefit, others are in for a struggle.
Tags: News, RBA, Economy, Business, 229, 218, confidence, conditions
ECONOMY • Miranda Brownlee
Business performance across mid-market businesses has remained resilient over the past 12 months, but firms expect lower revenue over the year ahead, according to a recent index by Moore Global.
ECONOMY • Carlos Tse
With younger workers found to be net taxpayers, new research reveals that Australians beyond retirement age are net beneficiaries, resulting in a shortfall in government savings.
Tags: News, government, ato, tax, report, government spending, taxpayer, 179, 177, 319, 475, retirement, taxation
ECONOMY • [email protected]
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has indicated that operating costs have increased for 46 per cent of businesses over the past four weeks.
ECONOMY • Amelia McNamara
In light of the stable yet stubbornly high rate, experts are concerned that inflation is becoming increasingly entrenched, with small businesses in particular facing a demanding operating environment.
ECONOMY • Amelia McNamara
On the back of three rate hikes this year, the RBA’s most recent decision to hold the official cash rate at 4.35 per cent has sparked calls for sustained caution.
Tags: News, RBA, Business, inflation, cash rate, AI, small business, 344, 229, labour market