Last week the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index fell by 27.8% to hit a 30-year low. The survey was conducted last weekend (21st-22nd March) – the government has brought in…
Following the federal government’s indefinite closure of gyms and indoor sporting venues that began at midday yesterday, Australian consumers have begun panic buying home gym equipment. For weeks the unprecedented…
With the government restricting restaurants and cafes to takeaway and home deliveries only, restaurants are seeking out food delivery options, which could mean more jobs in new industries. Increased home…
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has estimated that the Asia-Pacific region’s total and permanent income loss caused by COVID-19 will amount to $620 billion. The ratings agency has revised the GDP…
CANBERRA: The Federal Government has suggested that privatisation of Australia’s visa processing system may not have been one of its best decisions. It has now binned the proposed Global Digital…
State and Federal Government Ministers are facing a major dilemma, shutting down all retail shops which will see thousands hit the unemployed queues, or prolonging the Coronavirus with a drip…
In response to shortages caused by COVID-19 panic-buying, the ACCC has granted interim authorisation for supermarket operators to work together in order to ensure the reliable supply of food and…
Speculation is running rampant among suppliers to the Wesfarmers owned Target that the struggling retailer is set to be closed down in Australia. Earlier today the Company issued a statement…
The mad rush of COVID-19 panic buying that has swept Australia may be starting to ease. “After unprecedented busy times, our stores now have more stock on display for customers…
Retailers are moving to check the balance sheet of their suppliers some fearing that they could be left with warranty claims if a distributor has cash flow problems or supply…
Publishers are reportedly considering blocking Google’s AI systems over growing concerns that AI-generated search summaries are reducing website traffic and advertising revenue. According to reports,...