Posts tagged "economy"

The border has been closed since March 2020. That decision has been instrumental in the nation containing COVID-19, but there are big social and economic costs.

New data has provided the first glimpse of what is happening with employment following the end of the JobKeeper wage-subsidy scheme in March.

After more than a year of pandemic-induced disruption, treasurer Josh Frydenberg wanted his 2021 federal budget to serve as an indicator tha…

Major spending on skills and hefty asset write-offs and loss carry-back schemes are key wins for SME owners in the 2021 federal budget.

Small and medium businesses will be able to immediately deduct the full cost of all new asset purchases for another 12 months under measures included in tonight's budget.

The RBA is not going to let up on pushing unemployment down and wage growth back up to where it believes it should be, not even for growing concern about climbing home prices.

The current rate of vaccination is likely to set back the opening of Australia’s borders to the world by an extra 81 days, the report says, which will cost approximately $16.4 billion.

In the lead-up to the 2021 budget, three notable economic facts — about which no speculation is required — loom large.

Each year, Indigenous businesses bring in at least $4.9 billion; now first of its kind research reveals the extent of the economic power and diversity of this sector.

Family business advocate Kirsten Taylor-Mayne urges Stuart Robert to consider introducing CGT rollover relief for family businesses.

Low and middle income earners are set to continue receiving a temporary tax cut for another 12 months, as part of a budget plan to maintain confidence in the economy. 

Research shows Australia needs to develop new skills in disruptive technologies to capitalise on the opportunities of the post-pandemic world.