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ASIC appeals judge's call to not penalise Block Earner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2024
... this were that, among other things, Block Earner sought legal advice. The judge said that even if he hadn't granted the relief, he would not have awarded any penalty, citing Block Earner's "constrained financial circumstances" and concerns it would be ...

'Little prospect' for RBA hike despite stubborn inflation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024
... assessment of the economic outlook," Aird said. "RBA governor Bullock stated that she does not think the $300 energy bill relief will have, 'a material impact on reducing (underlying) inflation, but it is also unlikely to make inflation worse'." Finder ...

What's keeping the Treasurer up at night?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2024
... economy. "... the primary focus of the Budget was to tackle inflation and provide meaningful but responsible cost-of-living relief in the form of tax cuts, energy bill relief, cheaper medicines and help with rent and student debt," he said. Chalmers ...

QIC adds to streak of venture capital investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... have them on board with QVCDF," Baker said. "Having previously backed needle-free vaccine patch innovator Vaxxas and pain relief therapeutic Spinifex, Brandon understands how rich in potential Queensland's biotech sector is and what it takes to help ...

Block Earner dodges massive fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... appropriate that no penalty be awarded" and the company should be relieved under Corporations Act s 1317S, which is the relief from liability for contravention of civil penalty provision. "Even if I had not granted that relief, I would not have awarded ...

Interest rate relief unlikely 'this side of Christmas'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024
... inflation read is that interest rates are likely to remain at current restrictive levels for an extended period with "little relief likely this side of Christmas". "There's a simmering risk that the RBA may feel obligated to raise rates further to reduce ...

Industry reacts to Federal Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... cuts will put more money into the pockets of taxpayers, especially low- and middle-income taxpayers, and provide welcome relief from the surging cost of living," H&R Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman said. "As originally designed by the ...

Budget 2024: Stage 3 tax cuts to take effect July 1

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... tax cut. However, those earning over $180,000 will see their tax cut reduced while lower income earners will receive more relief than previously promised by the Morrison government. Treasury will reduce the 19% tax rate to 16% and increase the threshold ...

Budget 2024: Cost of living relief takes centre stage

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... acute and urgent financial pressures with $138 million to meet sustained high demand for crisis support including emergency relief, food relief and financial support services. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a raft of cost-of-living relief measures ...

FAAA calls for 'fairness' ahead of Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... financial advice, enabling advisers access to the ATO portal, more support for financial adviser education and exam price relief, and to reverse the proposed changes to Reduce Input Tax Credits for advice fees. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said the ...