Missing the bounce? Why market patience matters
27 March
Market volatility can be unsettling, especially when investment portfolios take sudden dips due to unpredictable economic or geopolitical events. Yet, history consistently shows that volatility is a natural part of market cycles, and investors who...[Read More]
Considerations with ESG investments â what you need to know
27 March
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
What is a guarantor? Factors to consider before taking on this role.
27 March
When lending money, lenders often require a guarantor to provide security for the loan. Acting as a guarantor involves significant responsibilities and potential risks. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of what a guarantor...[Read More]
Budget focuses on power bills, tax cuts and healthcare
26 March
FEDERAL BUDGET AT A GLANCE * Budget deficit of $27.6 billion this financial year * Commonwealth gross debt to rise to $940 billion (33.7 per cent of GDP) in 2024/25 before cracking $1 trillion the year after * Net debt to rise to $556 billion in...[Read More]
Inflation falls in line with expectations
26 March
The Reserve Bankâs efforts to curb inflation are heading in the right direction, with monthly inflation continuing downward, but it likely wonât be enough to force a rate cut next week. The monthly consumer price index fell 10 basis points to...[Read More]
âUnfair, unrealisticâ: young Aussies bear budget burden
26 March
Australian workers will be increasingly relied upon to prop up ballooning federal government spending, despite tax cuts handing back two years of bracket creep. The âmodestâ cuts announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in the federal budget will...[Read More]
Billions locked and loaded for clean green metals
26 March
Low-emissions metals and other industries the federal government views as vital to Australiaâs net zero future have locked in funding in the federal budget. A total of $3 billion has been earmarked to support green aluminium and iron endeavours in...[Read More]
Labor lambasts coalition âbrain explosionâ on tax cuts
26 March
Plans for new tax cuts for every Australian worker have been rushed into federal parliament, as the window for the calling of the national election narrows. Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the legislation to the house on Wednesday, saying it will...[Read More]
Workers to benefit as wages growth outpaces inflation
26 March
Wages are set to rise on the back of a robust jobs market, stronger economic activity, sectoral pay boosts and a ban on non-compete clauses. Workers have already seen some let-up in prices eroding hard-won pay gains and new Treasury forecasts...[Read More]
Rental reforms to help keep young staff in pricey homes
26 March
Protecting renters from no-grounds evictions has been labelled a win for the economy by delivering better prospects for young workers in one of the worldâs most expensive cities. Millions of renters will soon be spared the frustration of a...[Read More]
Budget fundamentals smashed as storms cloud outlook
26 March
Australia is on track for structural deficits as far as the government can see, clouding the economyâs final approach to a soft landing. Treasurer Jim Chalmersâ federal budget unveiled on Tuesday night locks in underlying deficits until 2035/36...[Read More]
Business leaders blast big change coming for workers
26 March
Business bosses are furious about a âheavy handedâ measure designed to help workers take better paid jobs or start their own companies. The workplace change contained in the federal budget means workers earning less than $175,000 cannot be...[Read More]
âNation-buildingâ deal as public schools fully funded
26 March
A landmark agreement that ensures every Australian student receives a fully funded public eduction is being toasted as a nation-building breakthrough. After months of back-and-forth, the Commonwealth on Monday bowed to demands from a final holdout...[Read More]
Gender bias âblind spotâ among male workplace leaders
26 March
Women and men agree on what makes a good leader, but males have a gender bias blind spot and often believe stereotypes do not exist. Researchers at the University of South Australia found women experienced daily impacts related to gender leadership...[Read More]
Aussie road rules are not ready for self-driving cars
26 March
Australian road laws are not ready for the arrival of self-driving vehicles, a study has found, and it risks leaving drivers and accident victims in legal limbo. Researchers from three Australian universities issued the warning in a paper published...[Read More]