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SME Law 26 September 2024 ByMiranda Brownlee and Jerome DoraisamySmall firms must be wary of ‘date-night’ insolvency risks

The ATO and major banks remain a major driver of insolvencies, but cash flow issues are beginning to trigger higher...

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Politics 24 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyRBA reveals September 2024 cash rate call

Last week, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point – the first cut for Americans since...

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Big Law 06 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyRBA makes August 2024 cash rate call

In its last five meetings, the Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. Has it now decided to make a move?...

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SME Law 18 July 2024 ByGrace RobbieHow small-firm owners can navigate the cost-of-living crisis

In the current economic environment, the escalating cost of living poses substantial challenges for small law firms....

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Big Law 17 July 2024 ByLauren CroftThe rise of ‘sophisticated’, ‘dedicated’ and ‘formalised’...

As the amount of pro bono work within the profession increases amid rising inflation and growing ESG concerns, more...

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Politics 12 June 2024 ByMichael TiyceHow the cost-of-living crisis is keeping victims of financial abuse...

Australia’s cost-of-living crisis has reached critical levels, placing growing pressure on individuals and families of...

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SME Law 06 June 2024 ByLauren CroftSME firms need to focus on ‘value creation’ amid rising costs

Moving through 2024 and into the new financial year, SME firms face a number of challenges amid economic turbulence....

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Big Law 30 April 2024 ByAdrian Suljanovic and Jerome DoraisamyCash rate may peak at 5.1% this year, says economist

According to one bank’s chief economic adviser, interest rate hikes may continue to rise in the latter half of the...

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Corporate Counsel 12 March 2024 ByNaomi Neilson‘No surprises’ in consumer watchdog’s 2024 priorities

The ACCC announced cost-of-living pressures and allegations of supermarket price gouging will be prioritised in 2024, a...

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SME Law 11 January 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyCost of living, competition, and other challenges for SME law firms in...

The year ahead will bring myriad hurdles for boutique firm owners and leaders to grapple with. Here, we unpack the...

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