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Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... a comprehensive supply side strategy. To expand capacity and boost resilience, lift potential growth and deliver higher wages, without more pressure on prices," he said. Chalmers said he is committed to budget repair having already found $114 billion ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... push up on prices and costs for firms, and it has implications over the longer term for people's expectations about wages and prices," he said. "This is a classic adverse supply shock, to use the jargon, which means that higher cost for firms is ...

Persistent inflation will mean two rate hikes from RBA: Barrenjoey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

... factors causing the sticky housing inflation include very high housing rents relative to reported numbers along with a rise in wages and material costs in the sector, McMenamin said. Expansionary financial conditions, including rising housing prices ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... economy that rewards effort and reinjects aspiration into the Australian dream," Taylor said. "She will focus on getting wages up, lifting productivity and making it easier for Australians to get ahead." Dean Smith will take the role of shadow assistant ...

Replace capital gains discount with income averaging: e61

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

... would ensure that taxpayers with similar lifetime income would pay similar tax rates regardless of whether they earn regular wages or have a volatile one-off gain," e61 research economist Matt Maltman said. "Improved technology including digital record-keeping ...

SMEs prepare for Payday Super cashflow crunch

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

... to get funds into super earlier so balances can benefit from compounding. Beeson said the reform lands on top of rising wages, insurance premiums, input costs and tax obligations, creating a permanent layer of cashflow compression across the economy. ...

Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026

... consumer confidence weakening, how central banks navigate inflation in 2026 will have a direct impact on Australian workers' wages, job security, and long-term retirement outcomes. "The new year has just begun, but we've already seen that the geopolitical ...

ATO to restrict travel over unpaid super obligations

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

... who refuse to pay debts, particularly those relating to unpaid employee superannuation, and taxes withheld from employees' wages, or collected from customers as GST - but not passed on to the government. The ATO said the increased use of DPOs is just ...

Super tax receipts to increase by $10.9bn

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025

... the four years to 2028-29," the MYEFO said. "The upward revision reflects higher superannuation contributions (from higher wages) and tax from investment earnings." In response, the Super Members Council (SMC) urged the government to rethink its decision ...

Chalmers flags pension, super spending in Budget update

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025

... at us, the mid-year update will highlight Australia's enviable combination of low unemployment, high participation, real wages growth and an economy and private sector that are strengthening," Chalmers said. "Responsible economic management is a defining ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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