Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake
Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year.
Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the
Read more17 November 2025Professional Services
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 more10 November 2025
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 more10 November 2025
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 more5 November 2025
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 more16 October 2025
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 more16 October 2025
$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 more13 October 2025
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 more10 October 2025
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 more1 October 2025
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 more30 September 2025