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Labor's super policy means a fair go for all - Latham

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004
... policy worked on the principle of a fair go for all, Opposition Leader Mark Latham said today. Latham said the government\'s budget provided superannuation relief for only 10% of Australian workers. \"(But) the Labor approach is to look after the many ...

Consumer sentiment rises modestly to hit new 10-year high

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2004
... surge in confidence last month including the Federal government\'s household payments and tax cuts associated with the budget. He said there was also generally positive news on the economy including lower petrol prices and a stronger stockmarket and ...

Retail spending to soften over course of year - Costello

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUL 2004
... predicted that retail spending would soften over the course of the financial year as consumption falls away. Handouts in the Budget, particularly a $600 payment per child for around two million families, is thought to have helped lift Australian retail ...

Super savings boost passes Aust Senate

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUN 2004
... given greater incentives to save for their retirement under legislation passed by the Senate last night. The Superannuation Budget Measures Bill 2004 will enable the government to lift its superannuation co-contribution scheme to 150% of the employee's ...

Government announces extension for DIY compliance

... position on DIY super funds, confirming the introduction of a transition period to allow members of DIY funds affected by the Budget night changes until 30 June, next year, to commence a complying lifetime or life expectancy pension. Shadow Minister ...

FPA 2004 Annual Convention draws a crowd

... (FPA) said six months ahead of its 2004 annual convention and expo more than half the exhibition space and two thirds of budget had been secured. More than 70 leading financial planners will have exhibitions introducing the latest industry products and ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2004
... 3406 on a volume of 590 contracts. Attention is likely to be drawn to the aviation sector today, as Qantas launches its budget domestic carrier Jetstar after five months in the making.

Aust May consumer sentiment rises modestly in wake of Budget

Australian consumer sentiment rose modestly in May, in the wake of the federal Budget. The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of consumer sentiment rose by 0.3 % in May to 115.7. This follows a 1.1% gain in April. However, consumer sentiment is still ...

Guaranteed retirement annunities at risk: Mercer

... planners Mercer Wealth Solutions said. The asset test changes, announced in February and outlined in this month's Federal Budget, will take effect on Sept. 20, giving retirees little time to seek advice on establishing a complying pension that provides ...

New super incentive legislation introduced to Aust parliament

... given greater incentives to invest in superannuation under legislation introduced to parliament today. The Superannuation Budget Measures Bill 2004 will enable the government to lift its superannuation co-contribution scheme to 150% of the employee's ...