Finance

The microbusiness sector has increased by 14% over the past four years, growing from 2 million to 2.28 million.

Businesses have been invited to go for gold at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Queensland government calling for local businesses to bid on government contracts.

The matter returns to court in August to finalise damages paid to Hunt Leather and Ancio and begin determinations for other businesses who may join the class action.

What if the Reserve Bank achieves something truly remarkable – a steady decline in inflation without further interest rate increases, and without bringing on a recession?

The research, prepared by Accenture, found 70% of the economic value would come from an uplift in productivity across existing industries.

The Reserve Bank of Australia will get its first woman leader as the federal government chooses not to extend Philip Lowe's tenure.

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe has retreated back into full-scale denialism about the central role of profit-gouging in inflation.

Australia's corporate and personal insolvency laws should face a comprehensive review, and improvements to small business restructuring pathways should be investigated as a priority, according to a massive report on the nation's insolvency regime.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia was keen to conclude the trade agreement but would not sign a deal that wasn’t in Australia’s interests.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a healthier budget would give the government more flexibility to respond to economic challenges in the future.

The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates on hold at 4.1% because it thinks there’s a chance – just a chance – it has lifted them all it needs to.

RAI chief executive Liz Ritchie said the demand for regional workers was at an all-time high as available jobs in capital cities declined.