Six in ten Australian businesses are holding back on investment
CreditorWatch’s survey uncovers stark sectoral divides reshaping Australia’s business landscape in 2026.

CreditorWatch’s survey uncovers stark sectoral divides reshaping Australia’s business landscape in 2026.
Yajush Gupta
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January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
Credit card demand jumped 15.3% year-over-year, signalling Australians are using plastic to bridge daily cash flow gaps.
Yajush Gupta
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January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
Gagan Batra explains why the OAIC’s new compliance sweep changes everything for Australian businesses collecting customer data face-to-face. What’s happening: The OAIC, Australia’s privacy regulator, is launching its first compliance sweep from January 2026. The initiative will scrutinise approximately 60 entities across six sectors like property rental, pharmacies, licensed venues, car rentals, dealerships, and second-hand […]
Yajush Gupta
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January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
Advertised salaries grew year-over-year in December but applications per vacancy fell. Dr Blair Chapman warns that wage gains fail to match accelerating inflation
Yajush Gupta
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January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
Australian businesses have just six weeks to register for Business Clean Up Day. It’s practical team building that strengthens communities. Here’s what you need to know.
Yajush Gupta
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January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
The IMF kept Australia’s growth forecast steady at 2.1% this year, but warned inflation will linger above the RBA target far longer than expected. Here’s what it means for 2026.
Yajush Gupta
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January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
New research reveals personal AI use is the primary driver of workplace adoption across Australia and New Zealand.
Yajush Gupta
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January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
This week’s Let’s Talk edition: our experts discuss which marketing channels deliver the highest ROI when budgets are stretched thin. Email? Paid social? Content? See what they recommend.
Yajush Gupta
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January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
Australia’s job market skipped the Christmas rush. Employment Hero data reveals hours worked fell sharply in December, with young workers taking the biggest hit. Read the full story.
Yajush Gupta
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January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026
MongoDB’s new partnership ecosystem aims to give founders a production-ready stack that works from day one without constant rebuilding.
Yajush Gupta
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January 19, 2026
January 19, 2026