Estate planning is often thought of as something reserved for the wealthy, but the reality is that everyone can benefit from having a plan in place. At its core, estate planning is about making sure your wishes are respected, your loved ones are protected, and...
As a business owner, managing rising costs is a pressing challenge, and increasing business insurance premiums may be part of the equation. Understanding the factors driving these increases and seeking advice from your insurance adviser can help you better navigate these costs. Why Are Business Insurance Premiums...
For sure, the thought of holidaying overseas is exciting. However, aside from mastering what to pack for a holiday abroad, make sure you follow these tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip. 1. Read up on the places you’re visiting. Learn all that you...
Workers have enjoyed the strongest annual growth in real wages in more than five years, but the Reserve Bank will be on alert in case labour costs cause inflation to fire up again. Wages grew by 3.4 per cent in the year to June, slightly above...
A modest fall in the jobless rate shows Australia’s labour market is still resilient, giving the Reserve Bank breathing room before it cuts interest rates again. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.2 per cent in July, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Thursday, while...
Most Australian workers think artificial intelligence will impact their jobs but few believe it will replace them entirely, and many remain curious about what it can achieve. But employees are split over whether the Australian government understands AI well enough to effectively regulate the technology, with...
Penalty rates are a “lifeline” for Australian workers and major unions are backing a push to prevent companies from paying their employees less. The federal government has introduced a bill that would protect penalty rates for almost three million award-wage employees, who work on weekends, public...
Australia’s workplace ombudsman will be asked to support the right to work from home, to stop it from being used by employers to bargain away other rights, amid warnings AI could replace jobs that can be done remotely. The Australian Services Union says it will lodge...
Pensioners are set to feel the impact after the federal government raised rates on asset tests for welfare. For the first time since the deeming rate was cut during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government will raise the rate from “artificially low levels” from September 20. A deeming...
Workers are calling for support to adapt to the adoption of artificial intelligence, with most saying they have not been offered training despite its increasing use. The Australian Services Union says surveyed white-collar workers are willing to adapt to using the technology but have been left...