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Australia’s job market is healthier than it looks

Strong employment growth, high participation and narrowing gender gaps show Australia’s labour market remains in good health, despite signs of a broader economic slowdown, argues Stephen Koukoulas. Australia’s labour market is in good health. This does not mean it is perfect. Far from it.  But considering that perfection in the labour market is as unrealistic […]

  • By Stephen Koukoulas - Contributor

Why is the Australian passport slipping in global power rankings?

Nine of the Top 10 passports in the world are European, according to the new Global Citizens Solutions rankings. Australia slipped to 28th this year, after peaking at 16 in 2022. Here’s why.

  • By Shivaune Field
  • Business Journalist

Telstra national mobile outage hits transport, Triple Zero services

Telstra’s mobile services are unavailable for thousands of customers across Australia. The company says it’s aware of the problem and is working to fix it. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote   “The issue is impacting a number of nodes within our network that keep time across the mobile network, and when these nodes are not operating as expected, […]

  • By Daniel Van Boom
  • Business Journalist

Richard Scolyer – cancer pioneer and 2024 Australian of the Year – dies aged 59

Professor Richard Scolyer, the pathologist who volunteered to become patient zero in a world-first brain cancer treatment, has died. He was 59.

  • By Samuel Hussey
  • Head of News & Life

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Millions of Australians to receive pay rise from July 1

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its annual wage review, giving a pay rise to nearly 3 million Australian workers.

  • By Samuel Hussey
  • Head of News & Life

Qudos Bank Arena to become Afterpay Arena in five-year deal

The buy-now-pay-later giant will rebrand Sydney’s iconic entertainment venue as Afterpay Arena, marking the venue’s first major rebrand since adopting the Qudos Bank Arena name in 2016.

  • By Josh Lai
  • Forbes Australia Staff

Budget 2026: Founders and VCs react to capital gains overhaul

The Federal Government has handed down a 2026/27 Budget defined by the most significant rewrite of Australia’s capital gains and property tax rules in a generation.

  • By Samuel Hussey
  • Head of News & Life
Opinion As many Australian business owners gear up for retirement, uncertainty around the Budget’s CGT changes could harm succession plans and retirement outcomes.

From tax breaks to a CGT shakeup: Inside the 2026 Federal Budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fifth budget on Tuesday night promising to tackle the housing crisis and rebalance a tax system he says has left younger Australians behind. Here’s what you need to know.

  • By Edward Cavanough - Contributor
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