Super funds eye class actions amid concerns over corporate behaviour
Super funds are increasingly eyeing class actions as a way to hold companies to account for misleading and deceptive behaviour, a leading proxy advisor says.
The Economy
Australia may lose AAA rating next month
The mid-year outlook could strip Australia of its top credit score, warns BlackRock.
ATO settlements with big companies dive
In an attempt to avoid lengthy disputes, the Australian Taxation Office cut more deals in the 2015-16 financial year, but the dollar value of those settlements dived, largely because a backlog of old disputes with companies have come to an end.
How to fix the budget without really trying
Dickens could teach Turnbull much about fiscal repair.
Politics of tax reform tests assumptions
The disease known as 'confirmation bias' is endemic among economists.
Three graphs that explain where rates are headed next
Crystal ball gazing is a tough job, but the central bank still has to do it.
Uber is 'misleading', ATO confirms it's under watch
Uber is under the ATO's watch on its tax affairs.
RBA sees China risks diminish as housing market reignites
The RBA sees a better short-term outlook for key trading partner China and a commodity-price windfall for the economy, while acknowledging a renewed rise in some local property prices.
The dirty commodity powering Australia's economy
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was derided for praising coal as ``good for humanity,'' given the environmental harm the fossil fuel causes. But it certainly helps our economy.
Uber pays $2.5m tax in Australia, says it is not under ATO audit
Technology giant Uber says it paid $2.5 million in tax in Australia in 2016 and that it is not one of 35 e-commerce companies under audit by the ATO.
The Gen Y housing crisis: itโs not just us Boomers
The east coast housing boom is feeding on itself โ an expectation of higher prices because prices are higher.
Australians, stay home! It's where the profits are
Australia's unique environment doesn't always translate successfully to less pristine corners of the globe - in nature and business, alike. Take Qantas. Or ANZ Bank.
What would happen if Sydney's migrants doubled
Doubling Australia's annual migration intake over the next 40 years would deliver big economic benefits but can our cities manage?
Aussie's surge bodes well for global economy
To gauge whether the global economy is finally picking up, take a look at the recent performance of the Aussie dollar.
Uber doubles Australian revenue but questions remain
๏ปฟUber Australia's 2016 revenue has doubled to $36 million.
Don't bet on another interest rate cut
Behind the typically bland language used by RBA governor Philip Lowe to explain Tuesday's decision to keep the cash rate on hold lies a belief that things are about to pick up.
The reality of a low interest rate, high house price world
The consensus is that we are stuck in a low inflation world for as far as the eye can see.
Australiaโs biggest mission: stopping the stopped boats
Malcolm Turnbull's government have had it's political priorities clearly sorted over the weekend.
What's wrong with the brave, new world of ultra-low rates
People making a miserable return on their savings accounts aren't the only ones losing patience with very low interest rates.
Military's boy toys aren't worth $200 billion a year
Do you remember when the biggest thing in a life of a four year old was a Matchbox car or a Tonka Truck?
Holiday in Australia? Chinese tourists would rather go to Russia
Australia needs to step up the quality of its service and accommodation to cash in on a Chinese tourism bonanza, traveller statistics show.
Biggest jump in terms of trade since 2011
Surprisingly large rallies in key commodity prices have lifted Australia's terms of trade by the most in five years - delivering a boost to national income.
We are the ones pushing up the house prices about which we complain
What matters for a tolerable retirement (far more than superannuation) is owning the home in which you live.
Photo finish for Melbourne Cup day rate cut
Lower than expected underlying inflation has two market economists predicting a Melbourne Cup Day rate cut, although neither with much conviction.
Eyes on RBA as underlying inflation slips
Australia's annual inflation rate climbed to 1.3 per cent in September, but the underlying rates, used to guide the Reserve Bank, fell
How multinational tax transparency got killed off
The Turnbull government's voluntary tax transparency code should be dumped.
Housing crisis not just about supply, says Lib MP who wants his inquiry back
The Coalition backbencher who chaired the stalled inquiry into home ownership has appealed to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to restart it
Australians among the 'least open' to foreigners owning new infrastructure
Australians want better infrastructure but they are very wary about foreigners owning it.
Stress matters, but our leaders no longer care
There is much, much more to a good life than jobs and growth, and the head of the treasury ought to know it.
Australia discovers the cost of blocking China in Ausgrid sale
Australia just found out the price of blocking foreign investment.
Small Business
Can you write your home office off on tax?
Don't make this common mistake.
Green is easy: how eco small businesses push their products
It used to be a tough sell to be a environmentally focused business. Here's how you manage that.