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2019 FEDERAL ELECTION News & Analysis

10 most popular articles of 2019
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10 most popular articles of 2019
Your tastes can be summed up in three words: dividends and franking credits.
Emma Rapaport | 23 December 2019
Housing uptick may lift banks, property portals
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Housing uptick may lift banks, property portals
House prices are heading up again, boosted by lower interest rates and greater certainty after the federal election. 
Nicki Bourlioufas | 23 September 2019
Why franking fears, dividends may leave some investors worse off
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Why franking fears, dividends may leave some investors worse off
Some investors could be worse off if they acted early on fears about Labor's franking credit policy, says super industry expert Phil La Greca.
Glenn Freeman | 05 June 2019
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
Retirement
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
The end of another federal election cycle has brought renewed certainty around superannuation regulations for individuals, and many are also relieved...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 May 2019
Labor's election loss a welcome reprieve for health insurers
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Labor's election loss a welcome reprieve for health insurers
Share prices at NIB and Medibank bounced this week as Labor's election defeat scuttled several policies that would have likely increased member...
Glenn Freeman | 23 May 2019
Bank shares surge as investors digest election
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Bank shares surge as investors digest election
Banking stocks have surged as investors react to the coalition's federal election win, driving the Australian share market higher.
AAP | 20 May 2019
Election2019: Market set for bounce as tax cuts loom
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Election2019: Market set for bounce as tax cuts loom
The Liberal-National Coalition is capitalising on Scott Morrison's sweeping election win to pass through signature tax cuts in a bid to bolster a...
AAP | 19 May 2019
Election2019: Labor's childcare plans back long-term growth trends
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Election2019: Labor's childcare plans back long-term growth trends
Labor proposals include higher government-subsidised wages for workers, a boost to pre-school education funding, and a childcare subsidy increase -...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
Election2019: Investors urged to seek other sources of income if franking scrapped
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Election2019: Investors urged to seek other sources of income if franking scrapped
We begin part two of our election coverage by examining one of the most contentious aspects of the campaign: Labor’s plan to scrap cash refunds for...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
How the election will affect Ramsay Health Care
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How the election will affect Ramsay Health Care
Private health insurance rebates, the cost of private health insurance premiums, and Medicare rebates are the key election policy areas that will...
Lex Hall | 13 May 2019