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Latest jobs data gives 'mixed signals' about labour market

Jerome Doraisamy | 1 minute read

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.3 per cent, despite the number of employed people growing by 49,000.

Aussie exporters urged to prepare for tariff refunds

A $175b refund pool has been created after the White House’s loss at the US Supreme Court in February, which invalidated drug and reciprocal tariffs.

BCA welcomes recommendations from R&D review

Recommendations from the review into Australia’s research and development settings “provide a clear pathway for boosting business investment in research and development”, according to the Business Council of Australia. ...

Cash rate hike a step in the right direction, but will not ease oil prices

Against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, economists are confident that the RBA’s decision to hike the cash rate will happen again at its next meeting.

David Pocock backs major reforms for CGT, negative gearing

The senator has urged the government to consider removing the CGT discount and reforming negative gearing, echoing similar calls from the Greens and other independents.

Review panel proposes complete overhaul of R&D tax incentive

The independent review into Australia's R&D system has called for a significant redesign of Australia's research and development tax incentive.

Senate committee releases findings from CGT discount review

The CGT discount, in combination with negative gearing, may have skewed housing ownership away from owner-occupiers, the Senate inquiry has found.

RBA hikes rates again amid growing inflation risk

Interest rates will increase again this month following a previous rate rise in February.

ATO flags key updates for FBT tax time this year

The Tax Office will increase its focus on employers who overlook or misreport FBT on the private use of work vehicles.

Senate votes down Greens' proposal for 25% gas export tax

A push by the Greens party to implement a 25 per cent export tax on gas exports has failed to progress through the Senate following a vote last week.

RBA should delay rate hike until May, says AMP

The Reserve Bank is expected to raise rates again today, but should postpone increasing rates until the dust from the war in Iran has settled, AMP has said.

Group 1 climate reporting results a ‘mixed bag’

The first round of reports for mandatory climate reporting show significant variation in how well companies understand the requirements, according to Grant Thornton.