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Inflation pressures remain entrenched, CreditorWatch warns
Inflation

Inflation pressures remain entrenched, CreditorWatch warns

Rising fuel and wage costs could keep Australian prices elevated for months, complicating the Reserve Bank of Australia's inflation fight.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Australia's late business payments hit six-year high
Manufacturing

Australia's late business payments hit six-year high

Cash-flow strain is deepening as overdue invoices and tax debts rise, with smaller firms hardest hit by higher rates and costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Budget tax changes spare RBA inflation, says economist
Taxation

Budget tax changes spare RBA inflation, says economist

Relief for the Reserve Bank comes as the federal budget avoids fresh cost-of-living handouts, while tightening tax breaks for higher earners.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Australia business confidence stays weak as costs rise
Artificial Intelligence

Australia business confidence stays weak as costs rise

Rising fuel and energy bills are squeezing margins and leaving Australian firms facing weaker trading conditions ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Fuel prices & rates reshape Australia's construction
Supply Chain

Fuel prices & rates reshape Australia's construction

Higher fuel and borrowing costs are starting to squeeze builders, with insolvencies likely to rise if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Australian inflation eases, but RBA tightening looms
Power / Energy

Australian inflation eases, but RBA tightening looms

Fuel costs have pushed headline prices higher again, leaving the Reserve Bank of Australia under pressure to raise interest rates despite softer underlying inflation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Australia energy shock raises insolvency risk for firms
Supply Chain

Australia energy shock raises insolvency risk for firms

Higher fuel and power costs are intensifying cash-flow strains for smaller firms, with CreditorWatch warning insolvencies may rise over 12 months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Australian confidence drops as fuel costs hit sentiment
Partner Programmes

Australian confidence drops as fuel costs hit sentiment

Households and firms are facing renewed cost-of-living pressure, with petrol prices driving sentiment to levels last seen during the GFC and pandemic.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Australia's commercial property splits on office stress
Hyperscale

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress

Office landlords face rising vacancies and tenant stress, while industrial property stays resilient on tight supply and stronger demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Building approvals jump 29.7% on apartment rebound
Inflation

Building approvals jump 29.7% on apartment rebound

Apartment approvals drove a February rebound in Australian homebuilding, but higher interest rates and energy costs now threaten builders' margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports
Software-as-a-Service

CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports

CreditProtect launches in Australia, offering SMEs affordable, AI-driven credit reports through a new platform backed by Experian and illion data partnerships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
Fintech

Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

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