Why it pays to be a man in your 70s in Australia
If you want to run a top-listed company in Australia, it pays to be a man in your 70s.
The Economy
David Jones owner downbeat on Australian economy
South African retail giant Woolworths plans more 'trans-seasonal' clothing to cope with unpredictable weather in the southern hemisphere.
Trans-Pacific Partnership dead, before Trump even takes office
Eight years in the making, the giant Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal between Australia, the US and ten other regional powers is as good as dead after the Obama administration walked away from its plan to put it before the "lame duck" of Congress ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as president.
Reagan guru says Trump will usher in new boom era
DONALD TRUMP'S plan for sweeping tax cuts and deregulation will spur a US economic boom that could "last for generations" if the president-elect resists a lurch towards protectionism
Illegal 'cash-in-hand' payments on the rise
More than 5500 workers dob in their bosses to the Australian Taxation Office every year for allegedly paying them "cash in hand".
Regulators warn on volatility, deregulation under Trump
APRA chairman Wayne Byres says markets will continue to bounce around throughout the Trump presidency because of inconsistent policy statements.
Is Donald Trump going to burst Australia's housing bubble?
The caveat has go up front: given his propensity for lying, exaggerating and generally raving, nobody can know what Donald Trump will actually do as president. He probably doesn't know himself.
Paul Keating calls for a 'Reserve Bank of infrastructure'
Australia's economy needs an injection of public works spending to soften the blow of plunging resources investment, says former Prime Minister Paul Keating.
America's gift to the Australian economy: Donald Trump
As we sit in the foggy aftermath of one of history's most extraordinary elections one thing is clear enough – Australia just received an enormous shot of financial adrenalin.
We need a smarter economy in a modern world
Australia has become rich on the basis of natural resources but we can't rely on it in the future.
Rudd on steroids: Why business is embracing Trump
Suddenly, Trump is good for business.
The good and bad of Donald Trump's tax plan
US President-elect Donald Trump's tax plan will have flow-on effects, including reducing the amount of tax paid by US multinationals in high-tax countries like Australia, experts say.
Can budget deficits help the economy? We'll find out under Trump
Here's a surprising conclusion: Donald Trump appears likely to enact a fun-house mirror version of what many liberal economists have advocated for years - Keynesian fiscal stimulus.
Sydney's high-risk disaster hotspots revealed
Bushfires are not Sydney's biggest disaster threat
'It is a replay of Reaganomics in the early 1980s'
Donald Trump is a demagogue but not ultimately a fool. The calculated trade is to bet on optimism.
Trump win is disastrous for Australia
President Donald Trump will declare economic war on our biggest customer, wipe unprecedented amounts off global stock markets, usher in extraordinary financial instability, and risk turning the the world's biggest economy into a basket case by pushing its national debt past 100 per cent of GDP.
An economy without growth is far from our biggest worry
If you think the possible ascension of Donald Trump is our one big worry you haven't been paying attention. Some climate scientists are worried sick over the possibility that climate change may be passing the point of no return while we procrastinate over trying to control it.
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.
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: it’s not just us Boomers
The east coast housing boom is feeding on itself – 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?
Small Business
Help, will the ATO catch my husband out?
The ATO is cracking down on family members posting at associates rather than employees.
'Summerpreneurs' cash in on bright spot in calendar
The warmer months are coming and so are these white hot ventures.