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Early super release scheme a mistake: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2023
... of super scheme saw the closure or near emptying of almost one million member accounts, largely held by women, single parents and the unemployed. ASFA deputy chief executive Glen McCrea said while the super system played a crucial role in distributing ...

NSW Premier promises 'future fund' for children

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2023
... financial security investment in our state's history," he said. The commitment would see a Coalition Government pay parents an initial $400 for children aged 10 and under and match their future contributions with up to $400 every year until they ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... have neglected their financial wellbeing and are continuously on the back foot," she says. "I have experienced single parents in domestically violent relationships who are starting all over from scratch and that process can be daunting and overwhelming." ...

Stop penalising women: HESTA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... is inequitable and disproportionally unfair." Modelling by the fund highlights the positive impact of paying super to parents on leave. It found, an early childhood educator with three children could have as much as a 6.5% boost to their super savings ...

The great wealth transfer at risk: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022
... and regional areas. It found that 43% of Gen Z and 35% of Millennial respondents are expecting an inheritance from their parents or grandparents, which, according to forecasts from last year's Productivity Commissions report, could mean an estimated ...

Chalmers delivers on childcare

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
... additional children in care aged five and under. "The significant cost of early childhood education and care can prevent parents, particularly women, from working as much as they want," Chalmers said. "The reforms will also support children's learning ...

Government to boost paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
... weeks would be added to the scheme every year from 1 July 2024 to 1 July 2026 to a total of 26 weeks shared between both parents. "By 2026, every family with a new baby will be able to access a total of 6 months paid leave, shared between the two parents," ...

KPMG proposes tax offset, reform to boost gender equality

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2022
... against any income tax payable upon people returning to work after caring for children, people with a disability or elderly parents. The maximum amount of CARITO would be calculated as the basic offset amount multiplied by the total number of weeks of ...

Caddick mansion officially on the market

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2022
... also one of the assets Jones Partners is taking care of. The mortgage on that property - which was home to Caddick's parents - hasn't been paid since Caddick went missing. The listing for the Dover Heights property can be found on the Sydney ...

Financial stress at record highs: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... worries about the future. The report showed that financial stress has amplified across all income levels, but women, single parents and part-time workers suffer the most. It further revealed that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are ...