Wages blowout puts pressure on balance sheets
From www.aigroup.com.au: Soaring national wages, which have increased by 25.8% since the end of the pandemic, are negatively impacting non-mining business balance sheets, as … read more
Economy
Bosses aren’t trying hard enough
From www.rossgittins.com: Australia’s productivity has stagnated for over a decade because businesses have not invested adequately in labour-saving capital, leading to a decline in … read more
The future of waste management
From bdo.com.au: Australia’s future waste management strategies are being shaped by supportive policies, advances in technology, and strong community engagement.
Key trends include a … read more
Bega Valley pioneering circular economy
From publicaccountant.com.au: Bega Valley Shire is pioneering a circular economy by uniting businesses, community members, and academics to design out waste and enhance sustainability, … read more
SA business confidence up slightly
From williambuck.com: South Australian business confidence increased by 7.5 points in the December quarter of 2024, reaching its highest level since March 2023, despite … read more
pumped hydro and Australias energy transition needs
From allens.com.au: Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) is gaining recognition in Australia as a reliable, large-scale storage solution, with its potential heightened by the … read more
Australian Energy Year in Review 2024
From www.tglaw.com.au: Thomson Geer’s 2024 Australian Energy Year in Review outlines significant developments in Australia’s energy sector, including key deals and advancements in nuclear … read more
research shows retirees becoming world’s richest
From www.sbs.com.au: (Podcast) New research indicates that Australian retirees may become among the wealthiest in the world by 2031, potentially ranking second in retirement … read more
What happens when countries change currency?
From www.acuitymag.com: Countries changing their currency can lead to increased economic efficiency, as seen when the euro was introduced in 1999, which eliminated exchange … read more
RBA cuts, lenders relief, savers punished.
From mozo.com.au: The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, the first reduction in over four years, prompting a wave of … read more
‘Job not done’ as uncertainty plagues inflation outlook
From michaelwest.com.au: Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warned that Australia’s progress on inflation could be jeopardized by uncertainties in the economic outlook, despite recent … read more
Competition and Consumer Insights 2025
From gtlaw.com.au: This review covers the dynamics of merger and regulatory trends, enforcement focuses, litigation risks, and the impacts of environmental claims and digital … read more
Stronger start to 2025 for Australian businesses
From creditorwatch.com.au: CreditorWatch’s Business Risk Index for January 2025 shows improved conditions for Australian businesses, with a significant drop in trade payment defaults and … read more