Young Australians overwhelmingly want the right to a healthy environment enshrined in law to keep pace with standards overseas. Nine out of 10 people aged 13 to 24 think they have a right to a healthy environment, with three in four believing the federal government must...
Most people don’t think they need a lawyer until they find themselves in a situation where legal advice is crucial. However, upon closer examination, there are numerous instances in life where seeking the expertise of a lawyer can make all the difference between resolving a...
While the title of this post may surprise some people, it’s actually a rhetorical question. In fact, as far back as 2005, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) was already reporting on home building underinsurance. There might even be older reports in existence if...
With interest rates rising almost everywhere, including Australia and the United Kingdom, people have begun tightening their purse strings as best they can. However, decreasing spending to ensure your expenses match your reduced budget could mean barely any savings or none at all. Good thing there are...
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private superannuation fund that individuals in Australia can manage themselves. These funds differ from industry and retail super funds, as they offer more control over investment choices and insurance options. However, managing an SMSF comes with significant responsibilities...
Partners from the Big Four consulting firms could be banned from serving on the board of the tax advisory regulator, in the first legislative move against the companies since the PwC tax scandal. After securing government agreement, the Greens will introduce an amendment to the Treasury...
Electric vehicle enthusiasts who live in high density areas will become revved up as the government invests in extra street-side car chargers. The federal government’s renewable energy agency has provided $871,000 to utility services company Intellihub for 50 power pole-mounted EV chargers across NSW, the first...
The sole purpose of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) is to save up for your retirement savings. There are people promoting early access schemes (PDF, 156KB)This link will download a file which are illegal and could cost you more than your retirement savings. Be on the lookout for...
Employees with post-traumatic stress or facing domestic violence have been given new hope they could have further protection by Christmas. A slate of changes to workplace laws have been split so less contentious parts can pass immediately while the government and opposition go head to head...
Multiple federal infrastructure projects are on the chopping block in a bid to ease inflation, with a review finding billions of dollars worth of overruns. An independent review of the infrastructure investment program has found $33 billion of budget blowouts, with that figure tipped to grow...