
Brisbane lockdowns deal a blow to consumer confidence
The recent Brisbane lockdown combined with the end of JobKeeper to deal a blow to Australia’s consumer confidence.
The recent Brisbane lockdown combined with the end of JobKeeper to deal a blow to Australia’s consumer confidence.
ANZ said job advertisements jumped 7.4 per cent in March and were now at the highest level since 2008 despite the end of the JobKeeper.
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The federal government is intent on getting the message out Australia is open for business as half-price airfares go on sale and the vaccine rollout progresses.
Two-thirds of small businesses plan to make changes to the structure of their business in a bid to recover from the coronavirus pandemic or take advantage of new opportunities.
Treasury boss Steven Kennedy expects a “bump” in the unemployment rate as the JobKeeper wage subsidy comes to an end next week.
Tax cuts and targeted support will be key parts of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s arsenal as he seeks to supercharge the Australian economy.