Finance
Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence
3 October
Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition. Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]
Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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]
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]
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]
Power subsidies and cheaper petrol drive down inflation
25 September
A drop in inflation has been welcomed as a small respite for struggling shoppers but households are being warned prices are set to bounce around and not come down in a straight line. Inflation cooled to 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to August, down...[Read More]
Slight reprieve as inflation cools to 2.7 per cent
25 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]
PM bats back questions over curbing property tax breaks
25 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]
More super for mums, dads as parental leave laws pass
25 September
New mums and dads will get extra superannuation on their government-funded paid parental leave after reforms cleared federal parliament. Eligible parents with children born or adopted after July 1 will get 12 per cent super for up to six months of...[Read More]
Australia increases influence in Asia, report shows
25 September
Australia has risen up the rankings of the most powerful countries in Asia, a new report has shown, driven by a collapse of Russia’s influence in the region. The Lowy Institute’s 2024 Asia Power Index showed Australia was ranked fifth for...[Read More]
Universal childcare could mean higher taxes: Dutton
25 September
Early childhood education advocates back key recommendations aimed at improving accessibility for low-income families, but the coalition has warned of surging taxes for Australians. A Productivity Commission report, released on Wednesday, urged...[Read More]
China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports
25 September
A resolution to lobster trade impediments to China is proceeding at a crawling pace as Beijing makes more demands of the industry. China alleged Australian lobsters were contaminated – which Canberra denied – and the trading hurdle remains a...[Read More]
Business leaders eye economic light at end of tunnel
19 September
Australian business leaders are broadly optimistic about the state of the economy and more than half plan to hire and bolster workforces. Nearly nine in 10 Australian chief executive officers surveyed were confident about the economy despite a...[Read More]