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Shut down by algorithm: small businesses' online nightmare

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Shut down by algorithm: Small businesses suffer online nightmare
Small businesses are being switched off by online algorithms with no apparent human oversight, according to the small business ombudsman's office. The issue is creating an online nightmare for operators who find themselves shut down with little recourse.
brisbanetimes.com.au
ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty; CBA results ahead
The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street retreats and oil prices keep swinging on uncertainty over the Hormuz situation. Commonwealth Bank results are also expected ahead, with investors watching closely.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?
Concern is growing over what some call a 'secret death tax' hidden in Labor's capital gains tax changes, with critics warning it could become an extraordinary death, divorce and disaster tax if not properly fixed.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Half-priced aged care at home sounds like a bargain. Here’s why it isn’t
Half-priced aged care at home sounds like a bargain, but the fine print may tell a different story. Tempting contribution rates of 50 or 80 per cent don't necessarily mean cheaper care than paying privately.
brisbanetimes.com.au