Businesses are spoiling for a court battle over Australian-first work-from-home laws covering full-time, part-time and casual workers. The Victorian Labor government introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday, legislating the right for all public and private sector employees to work from home two days a week...
Many Australians start a sole trader business or partnership while still working as an employee. It might begin as a side hustle, a family business, consulting work, a trade, an online store, or a passion project that slowly becomes more serious. While this can be...
Retirement is not just a date on the calendar. It is a major life transition that affects your finances, routine, relationships, health, mindset and sense of purpose. For many people, the hardest part is not deciding whether they want to stop working, but understanding when...
There are some journeys that feel like a holiday, and then there are journeys that feel like stepping through time. A trip through Europe and into the Scottish Highlands is one of those rare adventures where cobblestone streets, ancient castles, misty mountains and windswept battlefields...
For many families, aged care is not just a practical decision. It is emotional, personal and often difficult to talk about. As children and grandchildren, we want the best for our parents and grandparents. We want them to feel safe, respected, comfortable and supported. We...
There is something deeply rewarding about knowing your home can do more than simply provide shelter. A self-sufficient home gives you a greater sense of control, comfort and confidence. It does not mean living completely off-grid, growing every meal from scratch or doing everything the...
James sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, staring at a chart of a stock he’d been watching for weeks. Every article, every podcast, every conversation with friends about investing seemed to echo the same phrase: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” But...
Startups may be able to claim greater tax concessions than initially announced in the federal budget as the government grapples with blowback to its economic reforms. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is in talks with businesses about allowing startups to keep a John Howard-era 50 per cent discount...
Australia’s economy is going into a slowdown, which will eventually bring inflation under control. That is the view of the Reserve Bank after officials appeared before a senate estimates hearing on Thursday, where they said a decline in momentum in economic growth was not a surprise. GDP...
Some of Australia’s leading health and life sciences organisations are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to review the changes to research and development taxes proposed in his budget. Sector advocates say while they’re concerned over a number of Dr Chalmers’ latest tax initiatives, the move to limit...