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The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3 per cent in March 2026, data from the ABS has shown.

The upcoming federal budget will focus on “resilience and economic reform”, with Australia facing higher inflation and slower growth as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.

ASIC has banned a Coolangatta-based company director from managing corporations for five years due to his involvement in the collapse of four companies.

New research from the consulting firm has found that Australian businesses lead in governance and cyber security focus, but fall behind on productivity and insights; one expert says it's up to HR to change. ...

Australian consumer sentiment has dropped by 12 per cent over the past month amid surging fuel prices and rate rises.

The accounting body says the draft legislation may expose taxpayers to unexpected tax liabilities and should be consulted on properly.

Viva Energy has revised an accounting judgement in its 2025 financial report after ASIC raised concerns about its approach to impairment testing.

Business advocates around the country have highlighted the impacts businesses are facing from the Middle East conflict, with surveys revealing financial and solvency issues amid rapidly climbing overheads. ...

Organisations may need to rethink payment approvals and verification processes as cyber criminals ramp up their use of AI to impersonate executives and manipulate approval chains, according to Eftsure. ...

A recent OECD report has suggested that Australia’s tax system needs an overhaul to boost economic growth and competitiveness.

The draft legislation confirms that CGT applies to foreign investors selling assets with a close economic connection to Australian land and its natural resources.