Finance

Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as somethi …

Investing in shares can be an effective way to build long-term wealth, but it also brings tax obligations that every investor should understand.Whether you own a handful of shares or a diversified inv …

Labor has backed superannuation payments for Australia’s youngest workers, regardless of the number of hours they work.The party says it will “ensure that all workers, including those under 18 and reg …

Systemic shoddy record-keeping at big banks is risking the savings of Australians trying to benefit from a safe investment strategy.The financial regulator issued the warning around mortgage offset ac …

Australia’s fuel security could soon be bolstered by a new refinery, but questions have been raised about the business case for the facility.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to look int …

The third quarter of the calendar year—July to September—is an important period for Australian small businesses. The rush of 30 June may be over, but the new financial year brings fresh reporting obli …

June 30 marks more than the end of another financial year. It is an opportunity to review the past 12 months and put better financial habits in place for the year ahead.Tax planning should not be limi …

A budget backlash has prompted Labor to announce new carve-outs for innovative firms from the capital gains tax, as well as a backdown on a minimum tax on testamentary trusts.WHAT DID LABOR ANNOUNCE I …

Plunging auction clearance rates are not cause for concern, top government ministers are insisting, with one urging anxious home owners to “take a deep breath”.An overhaul of negative gearing and capi …

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 t …

Investing is never just about chasing returns. It is also about understanding yourself.Before choosing where to invest, one of the most important questions to ask is not simply, “How much can I make?” …

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 …