Business
Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win
3 July
Workers on the minimum wage will get more money in a matter of days, as the employment minister pledges to enshrine workplace conditions. From the start of the financial year on Tuesday, workers on the minimum wage will get a 3.5 per cent pay lift,...[Read More]
Financial security: four steps to protect your future
26 June
Financial stability doesnāt usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly.Ā Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
Servos urged not to price gouge after oil price hike
25 June
Service station owners have been put on notice not to take advantage of customers due to volatile fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has written to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission calling for...[Read More]
Top 5 tried-and-tested tax planning strategies for small businesses
19 June
Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small business tax planning strategy, you can increase profits...[Read More]
āNot unreasonableā: PM hopeful on summit compromise
11 June
The prime minister is confident unions and business groups will find common ground in dealing with flagging rates of productivity. Anthony Albanese announced a productivity roundtable would be held in Canberra in August to find ways on lifting...[Read More]
Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers
5 June
Nearly three million low-paid workers will take home an extra $32 a week in pay after the industrial umpire decided to make up for falling real wages and living standards in recent years. The Fair Work Commission delivered a 3.5 per cent increase...[Read More]
Retirees working past the age of 70: what to consider
29 May
With increasing life expectancy and shifting financial goals, many Australians are choosing to continue working beyond the age of 70.Ā Whether for financial security, personal fulfilment, or social engagement, part-time work in retirement can offer...[Read More]
Restaurants on the brink as business failures plateau
29 May
The future of many businesses struggling to stay afloat rests upon the Reserve Bank and Donald Trump. Business conditions in Australia remain perilously difficult, with insolvency levels at record highs in April, CreditorWatch reported in its...[Read More]
Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist
22 May
Regulating the reckless use of artificial intelligence, speeding up approvals for renewable energy projects, and changing privacy and corporate tax laws will be targeted in a push to boost the Australian economy. The Productivity Commission named 15...[Read More]
The redundancy checklist
8 May
Facing redundancy can be a challenging and emotional experience. Itās important to take a calm and considered approach to ensure you make the best financial decisions for your future.Ā A qualified financial adviser can assist you in navigating...[Read More]
Navigating a career change with financial confidence
1 May
Changing careers is a significant life decision, one that can bring excitement, new opportunities, and challenges.Ā Whether youāre pursuing a long-held passion, seeking better work-life balance, or adapting to new life circumstances, the...[Read More]
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
24 April
Global headwinds stirred by āerraticā US policy decisions could still hit the Australian jobs market despite latest figures showing only a small uptick in unemployment. About 30,000 jobs were created in March after a shock 53,000 slump in...[Read More]
Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up
24 April
The key to enticing employees back to the office may be the same thing that encourages more people to use an electric car, a study suggests. The Electric Vehicle Council released the findings on workplace vehicle charging on Thursday and called for...[Read More]
Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular
23 April
More than half a million Australians have cast their vote early on the first day of pre-polling while parties scramble to lock in last-minute preference calls. Around 542,000 voters made their decision across Australia on Tuesday, 70 per cent up on...[Read More]
Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss
16 April
Womenās participation in the Australian economy has been remarkably transformed in the past 40 years but more progress is needed, the head of the central bank says. Michele Bullock made history in 2023 when she became the first woman appointed...[Read More]