Your responsibilities If you set up an SMSF, you’re in charge – you make the investment decisions for the fund and you’re held responsible for complying with the super and tax laws. It’s a major financial decision and you need to have the time and skills...
A global food giant is backing local manufacturing as Australians increasingly want to know what goes into their snacks. Some 90 per cent of what Cadbury and fancy cracker maker Mondelez sells in Australia is made here, with almost $1 billion a year spent on homegrown...
Victoria’s court system has been hit by a cyber attack, with hackers accessing weeks worth of recorded hearings. Court Services Victoria was first made aware of the infiltration on December 21 but it’s believed the audio visual technology network was first compromised on November 1. Video and...
The sun has set on a challenging year yet prime minister Anthony Albanese says much has been achieved. Wishing Australians a happy new year, Mr Albanese acknowledged the difficulties of 2023. “Yet, right around our country, Australians rose to meet those challenges – as they always do,”...
The ATO will administer and oversee Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement for 4 unique DGR categories. From 1 January 2024, the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Registers Reform new law comes into effect, transferring administrative responsibility of 4 unique DGR categories from 4 other government departments to...
Australian-born Princess Mary is set to bring a modern take to the Danish royal family when she is crowned Queen of Denmark alongside her husband Prince Frederik. It was a fairytale romance when Frederik met Mary at Sydney’s Slip Inn during the 2000 Olympics. Mary Donaldson, a...
New Year’s resolutions are a time-honoured tradition where people aim to make positive changes in their lives as the calendar flips to January 1st. While setting goals is easy, the real challenge lies in sticking to them throughout the year. Here’s a guide to not...
Risks such as accidents, calamities and medical emergencies can change your life, leaving you with debt and losses. For example, if a fire damages your home, you must use your savings to rebuild or seek help from friends and family if the house isn’t insured. Such uncertainties...
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year. While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should be at the top of your list. Check if you...
Your decision to purchase a new house is a significant life event, and the thought of becoming a homeowner might be a little intimidating. However, homeownership brings with it several advantages, including the freedom to design your home as you wish, the capacity to keep a...