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Tax rules clarified for managed investment trusts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
The government will amend tax laws to clarify the treatment of managed investment trusts to ensure "legitimate investors" keep their concessional withholding tax rates in Australia. Federal Budget documents said that change complements the Australian ...

Payday super on track, but so is the $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
A breakdown of government revenue revealed the superannuation sector will contribute $25.6 billion to the government's bottom line in 2025-26 - an uplift of $9.7 billion since the MYEFO from taxes on the sector. "The upgrade to superannuation fund ...

New tax cuts for every Australian 'a complete joke': UNSW

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... settings. Budget documents said: "These new tax cuts are modest, but they'll make a difference." Last year, the government introduced tax relief measures by cutting two rates and lifting two thresholds - benefiting all taxpayers. The changes included ...

Chalmers' warning on tariffs and trade wars

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... more support for Australian firms to seize new commercial opportunities in India," the Budget said. In addition, the government has boosted defence spending with a $330 billion investment in the Defence Integrated Investment Program out to 2033-34, which ...

Government looks to bolster TPB, tax compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
The government plans to strengthen the sanctions available to the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) to protect consumers against misconduct. As part of the Federal Budget, the Albanese government is enhancing sanctions the TPB can impose, modernising the ...

Government makes record commitment to Medicare

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
Handing down the Federal Budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government is reducing all prescriptions available through the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS), as well as investing a "record" $7.9 billion in Medicare to lift bulk billing rates. ...

Non-compete, restraint clauses to be outlawed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... wage workers were being sued by former employers or threatened with legal action if they tried to switch jobs. The government said eradicating such clauses could life the wages of workers by up to 4% or $2500 a year, based on median wages. Meantime ...

CoreLogic rebrands to Cotality

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
CoreLogic has rebranded as Cotality, a name the property data company said is a nod to its origins while signifying its approach of 'totality' and spirit of 'vitality.' Cotality said the rebrand, complete with a new name, logo, and "brand identity," ...

What to expect in the 2025 Federal Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... cost-of-living relief. The ongoing cost-of-living relief is expected to take front and centre, especially as the Albanese government is required to call the federal election prior to May 17 - a move that HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham has warned against. ...

Government plans to develop 'fit for purpose' digital asset regime

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025
... Australians can use and invest in digital assets safely and securely with appropriate regulation," they said. On Friday, the government released a Statement on Developing an Innovative Australian Digital Asset Industry, which outlines four key planks ...