Gas connections will need to be switched off at hundreds of homes each day if Australia hopes to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The sale of new gas stoves and other appliances should be banned in coming years, the Grattan Institute recommends, and no new gas...
THE PUSH FOR A WORKPLACE RESPIRATORY DISEASE REGISTER 2016 First Australian case of engineered stone-related silicosis is identified, a 54-year-old stonemason in Queensland. March 2019 Gold Coast stonecutter Anthony White becomes the first tradesman known to have died from silicosis, a disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust....
Life is unpredictable, and financial surprises can arise when you least expect them. This is where an emergency fund comes in. This financial safety net is designed to cover unexpected expenses, like car repairs or medical bills, or provide support if you lose your job...
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity in the face of potential risks and obstacles. Let’s dive deeper. Understanding Business Interruption Insurance Business...
In the maddening rush of life, you may find yourself looking for ways to improve your mood, alleviate stress, and enhance your sense of satisfaction. One surprising yet effective strategy is immersing yourself in the nostalgic embrace of old photographs. Poring over old photos helps to...
If you’re investing in real estate for resale, you need to know what types of renovations to prioritise. This can help your property create some buzz in the market, with a price you can easily justify to serious buyers. Struggling with what improvements you need to invest in? Worry...
The significance of choosing the appropriate structure to make the protection and maintenance of your assets possible cannot be overstated. This is necessary regardless of whether you have acquired your fortune on your own or through inheritance. In this instance, you may want to consider estate and...
Be wary of emails, phone calls and text messages claiming to be from the ATO. If you think a phone call, SMS, voicemail, email or interaction on social media claiming to be from the ATO is not genuine, do not engage with it. You should either: phone...
The fixed rate method for calculating your deduction for working from home expenses has been revised. The revised fixed rate method is $0.67 per work hour and available from 1 July 2022. The fixed rate method has been revised to: increase the rate per work hour that you can claim...
Hundreds more Australian rideshare drivers will be encouraged to get behind the wheel of an electric car after the federal government pledged $20 million for a vehicle subscription startup. The funding for Splend will allow the company to offer an additional 500 electric vehicles to Australian...