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Why business remains optimistic despite economic headwinds

Consumer sentiment remains in the doldrums, yet the latest feedback from the mid-market business community is that they remain broadly optimistic for the future. Newly updated ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer sentiment data shows 53% of respondents say their family is worse off now than they were 12 months ago, while just 8% are anticipating ‘good times’ […]

Australian economy

Higher interest rates have reduced disposable incomes of mortgage holders. This cohort has begun to cut back on discretionary spending as evidenced by several recent earnings downgrades from prominent retailers including Harvey Norman, Adairs, Best & Less & Super Retail Group.

Updated reporting requirements: New lodgement obligation for Not-for-Profits

Further to announcements made by the Australian government in the 2021-22 Federal Budget, the time is rapidly approaching for non-charitable Not-for-Profits (NFPs) with an active Australian Business Number to commence lodging an annual self-review return with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to maintain their income tax exempt status.

Significant Victorian property tax changes – land tax, Windfall Gains Tax and various other changes

The Victorian Treasurer unexpectedly announced further significant changes for Victorian property taxes on 3 October 2023, after already introducing significant changes in May 2023 when the Victorian State Budget for 2023-24 was handed down. In this article, we explain what the changes are, what the changes could mean for you, and what you may need to do in light of the changes, many of which are proposed to start in just over 2 months.

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