Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty

3 October

Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

3 October

Less than a quarter of Australians are satisfied with their financial position, with younger generations increasingly relying on grandparents for support. Research conducted by investment group MLC found 70 per cent of people said financial...[Read More]

Australia may miss billions in green Chinese investment

3 October

Australia has the potential to tap into billions of dollars of renewable energy investments from China but only if it changes foreign investment policies and its approach to the superpower nation. Think-tank Climate Energy Finance issued the...[Read More]

Retail sales to show economy continues to sputter along

3 October

Retail sales figures should show the Australian economy continues to “muddle along” without setting off too many alarm bells about an imminent recession or inflation kicking off again. Economists expect the Australian Bureau of Statistics on...[Read More]

Unisuper members call for divestment in NT gas

3 October

More than 1000 scientists and academics are calling on UniSuper to live up to its climate commitments and publicly denounce support for APA Group building fracking projects in the Northern Territory. Market Forces, an organisation that campaigns to...[Read More]

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

3 October

A proposed facility that could turn agricultural waste into jet fuel has won a $14 million launch boost from state and federal governments. Jet Zero Australia announced the record funding on Friday after commitments from the Australian Renewable...[Read More]

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

3 October

Banning children from social media wouldn’t remove risks to their mental health and could rob them of an important social and emotional lifeline, experts have told a federal inquiry. Representatives from six health organisations including...[Read More]

Planning to engage a new registered tax agent?

2 October

Learn what you can do to be well prepared before engaging a new registered agent. Are you planning to engage a new registered agent or change the authorisations you’ve given your existing agent? You’ll need to nominate them in...[Read More]

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

2 October

Preventing Australian teenagers from accessing YouTube would be “a ridiculous step” and the federal government should outline which platforms would fall under a social media ban for children, an inquiry has heard. The Social Media and Australian...[Read More]

Video game builds empathy for neurodivergent experience

2 October

A neurodivergent researcher has designed a video game that shows how difficult and overstimulating workplaces and classrooms can be for those whose brains are wired differently. Life Resounding asks players to complete day-to-day challenges in a...[Read More]

Life insurance gives you peace of mind knowing your financial well-being is protected

26 September

Financial security is a universal goal that transcends income brackets and age groups. It is not solely determined by the amount of money one possesses or earns, but rather by the feeling of reassurance and peace of mind that comes with knowing your...[Read More]

Slight reprieve as inflation cools to 2.7 per cent

26 September

Australians have been gifted a slight reprieve, with inflation moderating to 2.7 per cent as price pressures hurt shoppers at the checkout. The drop in the inflation figure spanning the 12 months to August was spurred by a decrease in transport...[Read More]

Overheated market could burn first-time home buyers

26 September

Pushing people to enter the “overheated” housing market is a bad idea, an expert says, with new data finding first-time buyers want to purchase property as soon as possible. A report has affirmed Australians are eager to join the home-ownership...[Read More]

PM bats back questions over curbing property tax breaks

26 September

The prime minister has swatted away questions about curbing property tax breaks after reports of secret modelling. The federal government has sought advice from Treasury on scaling back negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, according...[Read More]

Top 10 legal concerns: why seeking professional legal advice is essential

26 September

When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications.  Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confines of the law.    Here are the top 10 legal...[Read More]