Thousands of Australian small businesses are falling behind on electrification, weighing on national climate goals and leaving manufacturers exposed to gas market volatility. Many small and medium-sized businesses that rely on gas-powered heat to manufacture food, beverages, paper, cardboard and textiles have financially-attractive electric technologies available...
From 1 July 2026, Australian employers will face one of the most important superannuation compliance changes in many years. Under the Australian Government’s Payday Super reform, employers will need to pay employee superannuation guarantee contributions in line with their regular pay cycle, rather than treating...
For the mature family with a little more time, a sense of adventure and a desire to do something truly memorable, this six-week getaway lands on one of the world’s great wilderness playgrounds: Western Canada and Alaska. This is not a holiday for rushing. It is...
Retirement is often described as the great reward after decades of hard work. No alarm clock. No daily commute. No endless meetings. No packed lunches. Just freedom. But for many people, retirement also brings a quiet question: What will I actually do with myself? Being financially ready...
In many small businesses, success is not just built on products, systems or premises. It is often built around people. A founder who holds the client relationships. A senior technician who understands the systems. A sales manager who brings in new work. A business partner who...
Running a small business is exciting, but it also comes with legal responsibilities that are easy to overlook when you are busy serving customers, paying staff, chasing invoices and growing the business. The good news is that many legal risks can be reduced by doing a...
Talking about estate planning can feel confronting. It’s a conversation tied to ageing, mortality, money, and family dynamics — all sensitive topics many of us prefer to avoid. Yet, avoiding it doesn’t make the need go away. In fact, most people leave estate planning too late,...
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence. The ultimate goal is to foster a relationship built on trust, respect,...
Changes to capital gains taxes should still be broad to ensure one issue with the housing market isn’t replaced by another, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says, despite business groups urging the reforms apply only to property. The federal government will introduce its changes to the taxes to...
Investor incentives should be increased, not cut, a senior Liberal says, as Labor moves to rush its once-in-a-generation tax overhaul through parliament. Business leaders have warned the measures, laid out in the federal budget earlier in May, will lead to talent and funding moving offshore as...