“Subsidised jobs help, but they’re no panacea”: History shows there’s no quick fix for unemployment
Higher unemployment is a price we’ve paid to control the virus. It will take a mix of measures to ensure that cost is only temporary. Here's why.
Morrison confirms “further phase” of income support after JobKeeper expires
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged more income support past September amid an ongoing review of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program.
Second wave of infections could cost Australia $100 billion: Deloitte
As Victoria battles to contain a second wave of infections, economic forecasts reveal just how much the economy would suffer if governments fail to contain the recent outbreak.
Second COVID-19 stimulus cash boost due with June activity statements
Cashflow boost support is available to businesses after lodging their June activity statements, following initial credits earlier this year.
“Zero revenue since March”: Outbound tourism operators are suffering with no end in sight
Businesses reliant on outbound tourism are struggling for survival under strict border restrictions, amid ongoing debate over government stimulus measures.
Retail in need of therapy: Why shopping centres might never recover from the COVID-driven fever of online purchasing
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on consumers will affect the Australian retail industry for years. Here are three reasons why.
ATO receives 3,000 JobKeeper rort tip-offs: Here’s how to prepare your business for a potential audit
Dodgy businesses should be concerned about a review, but legitimate businesses also shouldn’t get complacent about facing a possible audit.
From “reverse” to 200% growth: Businesses relish domestic travel revival, but months of uncertainty lie ahead
Borders are opening, albeit tentatively, but there are still more reasons than not to be worried about the future of tourism in Australia.
Tax-time reminder: Sole traders receiving JobKeeper and JobSeeker must declare payments as assessable income
With the end of the financial year looming, sole traders are being reminded to declare JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments to avoid nasty bills down the track.
Counting the cost: Australia’s most vulnerable people have been hardest hit by COVID-19 economic downturn, research shows
The latest HILDA Survey shines a light on those most vulnerable to the COVID-19 economic downturn: low-wage workers, women and young people.
What lies ahead for the economy when the government-subsidy bubble bursts in October?
Businesses will face new challenges when government subsidies end in late September. But there are some changes owners can make that could help them survive.
ProjectDisplaced was launched to assist job-seekers during COVID-19 — but founder Anthony Cohen says it’s here to stay
After making a LinkedIn post and receiving more than 3,300 callouts, Anthony Cohen identified demand for a jobs board, and ProjectDisplaced was born.