September 2025 – General Business Newsletter
The Reserve Bank cash rate decision on September 30 is not the only big news for businesses right now – we’re also seeing costs shifting, confidence lifting and the ATO issuing guidance around company cars. Read more below. Giving staff extra perks can be a great way to reward loyalty – but some perks can […]
August 2025 – General Business Newsletter
For this month’s newsletter, we cover a mix of economics, tax and tariffs news: Read on for the latest news. Australia’s cost-of-living pressures eased further in the June quarter, with official figures confirming that inflation now appears to be under control. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported headline inflation at 2.1% in annual terms – […]
July 2025 – General Business Newsletter
Best of luck to you for the new financial year. Hopefully, you’ve made a positive start to FY26. Here’s what’s making news in the economy and commercial property market: Read more below. With tax season upon us, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded small business owners and sole traders to avoid common mistakes that […]
June 2025 – General Business Newsletter
The new financial year is almost upon us – I hope your business had a great year. I’ve put together a few insights into the Australian economy and commercial property market that could help you plan for a strong FY26. Read more below. Consumers are reluctant to open their wallets, leading to challenging conditions for […]
May 2025 – General Business Newsletter
I hope you have a strong finish to the 2024-25 financial year. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find a mix of economics, tax, vehicle and property news: Read more below. Businesses are facing mixed conditions, with the labour market remaining tight but with household spending rising in real terms, according to the latest data from […]
April 2025 – General Business Newsletter
The federal election has been dominating the media recently, but there have also been some other important business and economics stories making the news: Read more below. Job vacancies have now declined for 10 out of the last 11 quarters, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Vacancies peaked at a record 474,700 in […]
April 2025 – General Residential Newsletter
Housing has been a key theme of the election, so new policies are likely no matter who wins. Here’s what else is making headlines in finance, property and the economy. Read more below. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has found “the vast majority of borrowers would remain able to service their debt under a […]
March 2025 – General Business Newsletter
While a lot of media coverage is now focusing on the upcoming federal election, there are some other important business and economics stories making news: Read more below. The tariffs being imposed by the US government are likely to lead to higher costs, greater compliance challenges and more uncertainty for Australian businesses, according to a […]
February 2025 – General Business Newsletter
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find an interesting blend of stories about finance, tax and the economy: Read more below. Inflation continues to move in the right direction, ushering in the possibility of lower prices growth, wages growth and interest rates in the near future. Annual inflation fell from 2.8% in the September 2024 quarter […]