In the complex world of business, commercial disputes are a common occurrence that can be both challenging and draining. Whether it involves a disagreement between two businesses or an issue with a supplier or client, commercial disputes are never welcome. The adage “it’s better to...
The number of Australians with super balances in the hundreds of millions has been expanding quickly as the federal government prepares to tighten tax breaks for wealthy retirees. The Labor government committed to halving tax breaks for those with super balances of $3 million or more...
Victoria will broaden a little-known tax to encourage more property owners to rent out empty homes and develop vacant land. Treasurer Tim Pallas on Tuesday announced legislation would be introduced to expand the vacant residential land tax statewide. Currently, the tax applies to residential homes unoccupied for...
A greater focus will be placed on keeping apprentices in work as poor pay exacerbates already tight budgets and triggers dropouts. Concerns over worker shortages and training gaps have led to a push from Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor to reform the system. The centrepiece of the new...
Australia’s ambition to become a clean energy world champion demands urgent attention to train skilled specialist workers. Boosting output and plugging workforce gaps have also been identified as pressing priorities by the head of Jobs and Skills Australia. In a speech to the National Press Club on...
Hybrid electric vehicles might not be the green machines consumers think they are, with research finding major car brands are making potentially misleading claims about the technology. Questionable marketing tactics included calling plug-in hybrid vehicles “the best of both words” and calling hybrids “self-charging cars” despite...
Police, paramedics and firefighters would access support for post traumatic stress disorder faster, while domestic violence survivors would be better protected from workplace discrimination, under changes put forward by two influential senators. Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are pushing for urgent action on four key changes...
Sports utility vehicles are driving Australia’s automotive industry to record sales, with figures revealing more than half of the 110,000 new cars bought last month were SUVs. The September tally set a record for vehicle sales, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), and...
Much of this year has remained fraught with uncertainty and instability in the markets. This, of course, has caused many investors to become nervous and impulsive about their market decisions. This article will help to ease some fears about market volatility and outline a behavioural approach...
The Challenge Facing Farm Owners The complexity of farm succession planning extends beyond mere financial transactions. For farm owners, navigating the transition of a generational asset such as a farm is both an economic and emotional endeavour. The process often grapples with uneven asset distribution, potentially...