Tax help for communities affected by bushfires
Businesses and people affected by the crisis, including emergency support workers, can ask the UNSW Tax Clinic for guidance.
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Home buying intentions reach record-high, according to CBA HSI readings
The latest monthly data from the Commonwealth Bank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Series indicates that home buying spending intentions are running at a record rate with early signs suggesting a positive wealth effect is starting to re-emerge. CBA Chief Economist Michael Blythe says the data…
MetLife appoints Wendy Tse Chief of Staff and External Affairs
MetLife Australia has announced the appointment of Wendy Tse as Chief of Staff and External Affairs, joining the business in early April 2020.
$76 million Federal bushfire recovery marketing package will deliver a much-needed boost to tourism
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) welcomes the announcement from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, that the Federal Government has committed $76 million to a tourism marketing package under their $2 billion bushfire recovery…
Regional Victoria leads jobs growth
Regional Victoria leads the states in jobs growth and has the lowest unemployment rate, despite a softening national economy.
Australian PSI®: Services sectors slow down as year ends
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®) fell by 5.0 points to 48.7 in December 2019, marking a first month of decline for Australia’s services industries following four months of positive conditions (results above 50 points indicate expansion, with the distance…
Tax Practitioners Board to assist tax practitioners impacted by bushfires
As bushfires continue to severely affect communities across Australia, the TPB has reviewed its registration renewal processes during this period to ensure that no one impacted by the fires is disadvantaged.
Australian PCI®: Year ends with weakest construction performance since May 2013
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell 1.1 points to 38.9 in December, 2019 with deteriorating indices for activity, new orders and supplier deliveries contributing to the lowest Australian PCI® result in six and a half years (readings…
Rio Tinto increases donation to Australian Red Cross for bushfire relief and recovery efforts
Rio Tinto has donated a further A$750,000 to the Red Cross’ disaster relief and recovery efforts that are supporting people affected by Australia’s bushfire crisis. It adds to the A$250,000 Rio Tinto donated to the Red Cross in November 2019, bringing the company’s total donation…
$14 billion shopping splurge for final week before Christmas
The National Retail Association (NRA) has revealed that Australians are set to splurge $14 billion nationwide in the final week before Christmas.
Peak constructors body elects new-look executive team
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has announced the appointment of Annabel Crookes (Laing O’Rourke) as a Director of the Board and the first female Vice President on the national association’s executive team.
Workplace safety expert reveals the 5 organisational benefits of prioritising employee wellness
A leading workplace safety organisation is urging employers to prioritise the wellbeing of their employees, revealing five important benefits of doing so.