Australia’s economic luck is running out, meaning fewer spending promises from the government ahead of the election. The federal budget will contain the smallest revenue upgrade by far in this term of government when it is released next week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed. That meant fewer...
People saving for their first home could be in their own property years sooner under a proposal to allow Australians to access their superannuation for housing, a study has found. A report from economists Peter Tulip and Matt Taylor found using super for housing could increase...
Women reskilling into tech-based roles could represent a $6.5 billion opportunity for Australian businesses and significant salary increases for employees. A report by RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics has found benefits for the economy and female workers who transition to the technology sector. The report identified...
Australian businesses on the brink could go bust if US tariffs become the straw that breaks the camel’s back, as economic management comes into focus ahead of the election. Businesses are already struggling to pay their trading partners due to tough economic conditions, with CreditorWatch’s February...
It’s time to get your obligations sorted and prepare for upcoming FBT changes. With the 2025 FBT year wrapping up on 31 March, it’s important you’re on track to meet your obligations and are prepared for any changes. Follow these steps to help you get it right: Work out...
Shoppers still feel the impact of rising prices at the supermarket despite inflation lowering, the treasurer admits. Household grocery bills have soared in recent years, with research by comparison website Finder showing grocery spending at a record high in January. While underlying inflation fell to 3.2 per...