Paul Osborne and Katina Curtis(Australian Associated Press) A major review has called for a lift in the GST rate or a broader base, 20 years on from the introduction of the consumption tax.But the arc …
Well Insured(Steadfast)Australian gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 0.3 per cent in the March quarter, the first time the nation has experienced an economic contraction in 29 years. It’s likely …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia)It’s a confronting thought, but elder abuse is more common in families than in aged care facilities. The most likely form is financial, and i …
Rebecca Gredley and Finbar O’Mallon(Australian Associated Press) Charities fear they will become “ambulances at the bottom of the cliff” if coronavirus payments are cut off too soon.The sector has see …
Finbar O’Mallon(Australian Associated Press) Almost one-in-seven people are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage as a consequence of coronavirus.Young renters are floundering the most, with nearly …
Josh Tetrick is the CEO of Hampton Creek, a food technology company selected by Bill Gates as one of three companies shaping the future of food. He has led a United Nations business initiative in Ken …
Christine Flatley(Australian Associated Press) The head of Flight Centre has warned it could be three years before international travel returns to pre-coronavirus levels.Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner says gov …
(Australian Associated Press) Approvals for the construction of new homes fell by a seasonally adjusted 16.4 per cent in May, lower than the 12 per cent decrease the market was expecting.Approvals for …
End of Financial Year (EOFY) Tax Tips and Super Strategies
With so many of us working from home recently, your EOFY tax preparation may be a little different this year. Here, we take a look at how to claim working from home deductions, some smart strategies …
Fit-for-purpose: business planning for the months ahead
Well Covered(Steadfast)The nation is cautiously exiting the corona virus lockdown period. But many firms will need to shapeshift to ensure their business model is suitable for what may be a frugal per …
(Australian Associated Press) The profound economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic has forever changed lives and livelihoods but for Gold Coast business UGG Since 1974, resilience and the desi …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) As lockdown restrictions begin to ease Australia-wide, a new normal is emerging for businesses and employees. Here we explore the roadmap ou …