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Insolvencies spike in Australian businesses

Business insolvency in Australia jumped by almost 20 percent over the past 12 months, with forward indicators pointing to that number rising further. The March

Major bank predicts faster drop in interest rates

A major bank has revised its interest rate forecast, suggesting that rates could fall by more than one percent during 2025. National Australia Bank Chief Economist Sally

ASIC accuses AustralianSuper of death benefit delays

Australia’s largest superannuation fund is being accused of delaying death benefits claims for nearly 7000 of its policyholders. The Australian Securities and

Alfred catastrophe declaration prioritises insurance claims

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the related severe weather event in South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales has been declared an insurance catastrophe, allowing

Insurers call for $30 billion fund for flood defence

Australia’s insurance industry has proposed a $30 billion fund to protect some of the country’s most flood-prone areas. In its policy recommendations in the lead up

Red tape review open to small business operators

The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress. State Small and Family Business

Brisbane poised to be a lifestyle supercity

Brisbane is set to leverage the current energy running through the Asia-Pacific and use the 2032 Games as a springboard to become a lifestyle supercity. A new report,

Industrial lands plan to ease developer burden

An integrated Industrial Lands Action Plan is set to simplify planning for developers in New South Wales. McCullough Roberston Lawyers Partner Kate Swain said the State

Former Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey. | Newsreel

De Jersey new chair of Legal Aid Queensland Board

Former Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey is the new Chair of the Legal Aid Queensland Board. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Mr de Jersey would succeed

Bligh to step down as Australian Banking Association Chief

Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is stepping down as Australian Banking Association (ABA) Chief Executive. ABA Chair and National Australia Bank CEO Andrew Irvine

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