Australian businesses should deploy artificial technology across more parts of their operations or the nation risked falling behind the rest of the world in productivity, a major technology conference has heard. But Microsoft’s AI Tour event in Sydney on Wednesday also heard major corporations had started...
Voters have voiced approval for looming changes to tax cuts, but federal politicians are doing their best to play down the polling. Almost two in three people surveyed by Newspoll said the prime minister made the right decision to amend stage three tax cuts, while 29...
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds should be eligible for fee-free university places in industries facing chronic shortages, the sector’s peak body has urged. In a pre-budget submission to the federal government, Universities Australia has called for financial support for students from underrepresented backgrounds, similar to a Commonwealth...
Even as children, people create this big picture in their minds — a reflection of how they envision their life to be. Whether your big picture is similar to what’s called the Australian Dream (home ownership as the key to a better life) or not depends a...
For some people, a major reason for beginning to prepare for life’s ‘what if’ scenarios is starting a family. If your primary concern is taking care of your family, life insurance is an excellent option. It makes sure that your loved ones are supported financially, both...
Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, the importance of retirement planning cannot be overstated. Starting early allows you to build a secure financial foundation for your retirement years. However, the strategies and concerns differ based on your life stage. This article outlines the...
Being viewed or referred to as a ‘leader’ or ‘future leader’ in any establishment is a major sign of how well-regarded you are as an employee. However, while a leader may or may not be a manager, being a manager doesn’t instantly make one a leader. A manager...
South Australia has overtaken other states in economic performance at a time when all corners of the nation are feeling the weight of price pressures and higher interest rates. The top mark was the first for SA in the 14-year history of CommSec’s quarterly assessment of...
The federal MP representing Australia’s wealthiest electorate has called for a wider overhaul of the taxation system than the planned stage three tax cuts. “Tax reform is too important an issue to be ignored,” independent MP Allegra Spender, who represents the inner-Sydney electorate of Wentworth, told...
Australians have been assured there will be no tinkering with tax breaks for real estate investors following an unexpected rework of the stage three cuts. With the federal government gearing up to take its rejigged tax package on a national roadshow, the treasurer has been under...
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