The Federal Budget is more than a political announcement. For many Australians, it is an important reminder to stop, review and ask a simple question: are my financial, lifestyle and tax strategies still working in my favour? Budget changes can affect different people in very different...
Electricity bills have become one of the biggest household expenses, and for many families, the usual advice of “turn off the lights” simply does not go far enough. While small habits matter, meaningful savings often come from understanding where energy is being used, reducing waste, improving...
If you ask an 80-year-old what matters most in life, chances are they will not begin with money, status, career titles or the things they once rushed to buy. They may smile quietly, pause for a moment, and speak about people. About time. About health....
Changing a business’s ownership structure can be a complex process, often necessitated by various circumstances, such as partnership disputes, divorce, retirement, or the sale of the business. Regardless of the reason, it’s crucial to understand the legal implications and ensure the transition is smooth and compliant...
In today’s fast-paced world, the significance of taking leave and investing quality time with loved ones cannot be overstated. Our professional lives often consume vast portions of our waking hours, leaving limited opportunities to nurture the relationships that truly matter. Taking regular leave to enjoy memorable holidays...
Sometimes, it may seem as though we have no connection to our formerly young, now-adolescent children. It can be difficult to relate with teenagers as they navigate adolescence by developing their own interests, experimenting with various social groups, testing boundaries, and taking risks. They each develop distinct...
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is defending an extra $18 billion in government spending next financial year despite warnings it will make the Reserve Bank’s fight against inflation harder. The federal budget on Tuesday revealed government spending will climb to $829.6 billion in 2026/27, billions more than forecast...
Tax changes in the budget give the government scope to direct more relief to workers in future, raising the prospect of a 2028 pre-election sweetener. While higher taxes on assets will be returned to workers via tax cuts in the short term, Treasury predicts the budget...
The federal government must crack on with harmonising regulations so that businesses like retailers, airports and farmers can avoid costly red tape, a major business lobby says. The Alliance of Industry Associations, representing 30 groups including banks, business, builders, farmers, transport, tourism and retail, made the...
Two-thirds of Australia’s largest companies are owning up to material climate risk but only a third have put a dollar figure on exposure. The few big firms that have crunched the numbers suggest global temperature rise and decarbonisation will have a material impact on cash flows...