Professional Services

Man looking at statement. | Newsreel

ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

A regulatory review of financial advice regarding setting up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) found more than quarter put Australians’ retirement savings at
Read more 6 November 2025
Fleur Madden. | Newsreel

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Read more 6 November 2025
CBA

CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

The Commonwealth Bank has earned some unwanted recognition becoming the most awarded company in CHOICE’s Shonky Awards. Ashley de Silva, CEO of the consumer group,
Read more 5 November 2025
Property Clearance Director Jude Morton. | Newsreel

Tax deduction would clear the way to boost housing stock

A Brisbane-based family business has a novel suggestion to increase housing stock through the implementation of a new tax deduction. Property Clearance cofounder and
Read more 16 October 2025
Staff in call centre. | Newsreel

ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

Accountants have expressed their frustration with the Australian Tax Office, with most queries directed to call centre staff with less than 12 months’ experience. Tax
Read more 16 October 2025
Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more 13 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
CFMEU protest in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business urged to prepare as CFMEU inquiry goes public

Businesses involved in the construction industry are being urged to prepare for quick responses if called upon by the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU,
Read more 1 October 2025
Dubai UAE. | Newsreel

Australia’s first Middle East trade deal nets extra $678m

A new free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will facilitate an extra $678 million worth of Australian exports into the Middle East country each
Read more 30 September 2025
Awards night. | Newsreel

The business success stories driving a $200b economy

Almost 40 Brisbane companies and business leaders have been recognized for their achievements as finalists in the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. A quartet of corporate
Read more 25 September 2025