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Business tax expanded to big corporates

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2020
... billion in tax relief. "It will dramatically expand the productive capacity of the nation and create tens of thousands of jobs," he said.

Retirement income failing Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander people

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
Creating equitable retirement outcomes in Australian society should be an objective of the retirement income system, but the Retirement Income Review raised concerns about some falling through the gaps. In 2018, the median super balance for Aboriginal ...

Fifth pillar in retirement system considered

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
The Retirement Income Review (RIR) has discussed the possibility of a fifth pillar in Australia's retirement income system based on a suggestion from the World Bank in 2008. The review noted that currently Australia has three pillars: the Age Pension ...

Chief economist update: A wonderful set of numbers

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... Statistics (ABS) has reported a large uptick in the number of Australians finding their way back into the workforce with 178,000 jobs added in October. "Today's job numbers confirm that Australia's economic recovery is gaining momentum," Treasurer ...

Chief economist update: Australian wages slow but still grow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
... financial year wage reviews and delaying enterprise bargaining agreement increases. This led to a significantly reduced number of jobs recording wage rises when compared to previous September quarters. "Additionally, the staggered implementation schedule ...

Hume scrutinises super fund spend

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2020
... arrangements, and a lack of transparency have undermined outcomes for too many," Hume said. About 1.6 million people change jobs every year and 470,000 enter the workforce for the first time. Consequently, some 850,000 new duplicate accounts are created ...

Aware Super backs electricity transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2020
... private investment in regional energy infrastructure investment by 2030, as well as support 6300 construction and 2800 ongoing jobs mostly across regional NSW. The average household should be able to save around $130 per year on electricity bills, while ...

Chief economist update: China's vote for US president

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... just over a year ago, the trade war with China has cost an estimated 0.3 percentage point in US real GDP and almost 300,000 jobs." "The hit to the global economy has been even more substantial, particularly to more open economies in Southeast Asia and ...

Climate change greater threat than COVID: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2020
... climate for growth, found if climate change goes unchecked, Australia's economy will be 6% smaller and have 880,000 fewer jobs by 2070. However, it also found that there would be a large financial gain if the country did act now to fight the effects ...

Lift in financial services jobs

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020
... index. New South Wales recorded the highest demand for workers in permanent roles (24.4%) and in contingent roles (27.3%). Jobs growth in Victoria has improved since June, particularly in contingent work. The ACT recorded increased employment levels ...