Housing recovery entrenched, but pace of growth eases
4 October
Australian home values have continued to rebound for an eighth month and are expected to reach a new high, although the pace of quarterly growth has eased. CoreLogic’s national home value index recorded a 0.8 per cent rise rise in September,...[Read More]
How to protect your personal assets if your small business is sued
4 October
It’s a heart-racing, stomach-churning, sweaty-palm-inducing prospect: your business is being sued. To protect yourself, take stock of your personal liability well before you get a letter from a lawyer. And, while it’s terrible to think that...[Read More]
Bushfire season – plan and be prepared.
4 October
Australia is renowned for its expansive and diverse landscapes, but unfortunately, it also grapples with extreme weather conditions, including bushfires that wreak havoc in the scorching and dry summer months. Even in this early spring of 2023,...[Read More]
Labor unveils super tax tweaks on big balances
4 October
The number of Australians with super balances in the hundreds of millions has been expanding quickly as the federal government prepares to tighten tax breaks for wealthy retirees. The Labor government committed to halving tax breaks for those with...[Read More]
Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing
4 October
Victoria will broaden a little-known tax to encourage more property owners to rent out empty homes and develop vacant land. Treasurer Tim Pallas on Tuesday announced legislation would be introduced to expand the vacant residential land tax...[Read More]
New bank chief holds rates at 4.1 per cent
4 October
The official cash rate has been held steady for the fourth month in a row but the Reserve Bank’s new chief is alert to bubbling inflation risks. The RBA board opted to leave interest rates at 4.1 per cent at the first meeting with new governor...[Read More]
Apprentice dropouts in sights amid cost of living woes
4 October
A greater focus will be placed on keeping apprentices in work as poor pay exacerbates already tight budgets and triggers dropouts. Concerns over worker shortages and training gaps have led to a push from Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor to reform...[Read More]
Nuclear medicine factory to replace troubled facility
4 October
An ageing facility at the site of Sydney’s Lucas Heights nuclear reactor will be replaced with a state-of-the-art medicine manufacturing site in an upgrade expected to take more than a decade. The federal government will fund the construction of...[Read More]
Retro public builder plan urged to ease housing crisis
4 October
With Australia in desperate need of more homes and builders seemingly unable to keep up with demand, a creative solution may be needed to fix the country’s housing crisis. That’s led SA Greens MLC Robert Simms to look back in time for an...[Read More]
Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip
4 October
The road to net zero may be “paved by Australia’s critical minerals” but the value of exports is forecast to fall from a record high over the next two years. Surging global sales of electric vehicles are continuing to drive increased demand...[Read More]
Urgent bid for changes to strengthen worker protections
4 October
Police, paramedics and firefighters would access support for post traumatic stress disorder faster, while domestic violence survivors would be better protected from workplace discrimination, under changes put forward by two influential...[Read More]
4 Important Questions to Ask Your General Insurance Adviser
28 September
Due to the wide variety of general insurance policies, you can find a policy for each of your needs. However, the wide variety can also confuse, especially if you are a newbie in insurance matters. Luckily, you can get the guidance you need from...[Read More]