Insights

As a special edition release, we have drafted an important Insights article to explain some commentary that has arisen from clients and industry contacts over the last week or so.

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As the festive season fast approaches, many Australia businesses will begin their workforce preparations for the Christmas & New Year period – either via announcing office closure dates or readying for the festive season rush.

It is that time of year again when many businesses will now be considering the Christmas festive season, with planning and organisation of celebrations for workplaces, employees, clients, and associates.

As we move towards the Festive season period and the end of the calendar year, new consensus data released this week has confirmed a renewed tightness in the labour-force market – suggesting a potential holding or cut of Royal Bank of Australia (RBA) rates in 2026.

As 2025 draws to a close, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are feeling the squeeze. Wage costs have climbed, supplier prices remain stubbornly high, and competition for skilled staff continues to pressure margins. Add to that the seasonal cash-flow crunch leading into Christmas and it’s no surprise many business owners are feeling stretched.