Every day the higher price of seemingly everything is mentioned in the news or in conversations with friends and acquaintances. The impact is clear as we are required to pay more for most things from our weekly shop and power bills, to filling the car
New Zealand is leading recent growth in short-term visitor arrivals to Australia, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Travel between Australia and New Zealand was a major contributor to the increase in short-term international trips in 2022-23. New Zealand
The Business Council is today releasing a comprehensive national plan to reverse the nation’s productivity slump and drive competitiveness with a package of reforms to leave each Australian $7,000 better off a year after a decade. “If we want sustained wages growth and to maintain
Electric cars are now exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), making it an opportune time to boost your employee benefits by offering employees salary packaging on electric cars. From 1 July 2022, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles became exempt from FBT in Australia, where broadly
With many small businesses facing high interest rates, inflation and flagging consumer demand, make sure your small business is taking advantage of all the government support available. Grants, loans, rebates and subsidies are available across a range of industries, business types and purposes, including for
Living costs for employee households rose 1.5 per cent in the June 2023 quarter, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Michelle Marquardt, ABS head of prices statistics, said: “All household types saw rises in living costs equal to or
Australian retail sales volumes fell 0.5 per cent in the June quarter 2023, making it the third quarter in a row to see a fall, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). It follows a 0.8 per cent drop in
The ACCC is urging households and small businesses to contact their energy company and ask if a cheaper electricity plan is available, in light of some recent price increases in the range of 10 to 20 per cent above the regulated safety net. The electricity
More jobseekers can now get assistance to look and feel job-ready, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government backing a charity organisation that provides clothing and advice to help people shine in job interviews. “We know jobseekers can face multiple barriers when looking for work –
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) today has raised concerns regarding the Albanese Government’s backing for state and territory leaders to declare an impromptu public holiday if the Matildas were to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup. While the celebration of the incredible
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