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Labor's election loss a welcome reprieve for health insurers
Stocks
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
Election2019: Market set for bounce as tax cuts loom
Stocks
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...
Lex Hall with AAP | 19 May 2019
Election2019: Labor housing policies not lethal, says Morningstar
Markets
Election2019: Labor housing policies not lethal, says Morningstar
Housing affordability is a pivotal component of Labor's platform, which contains policies intended to further reduce house prices. Morningstar finds...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
Coalition v Labor: The Election2019 policies that affect you
Retirement
Coalition v Labor: The Election2019 policies that affect you
Tax reform, housing policies and franking credits changes are some of the key battlegrounds as Australians head to the polls in what shapes as one of...
Glenn Freeman and Lex Hall | 16 May 2019
Federal budget tipped to deliver super sweeteners
Retirement
Federal budget tipped to deliver super sweeteners
Josh Frydenberg's first and possibly last budget, and one that the coalition is pinning its thin election hopes on, may include several sweeteners...
Emma Rapaport with AAP | 01 April 2019
Hayne inquiry: PM slams call for 'reckless' bank law rush
Retirement
Hayne inquiry: PM slams call for 'reckless' bank law rush
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it would be reckless to make federal parliament sit for an extra two weeks in March to fast-track its response to...
AAP | 11 February 2019
Banks brace for more Hayne pain this year
Markets
Banks brace for more Hayne pain this year
Australia's big banks are prepared for the worst ahead of the financial services royal commission's final report, which is due in a few weeks.
Alex Druce | 08 January 2019
Franking changes won’t deter stock investors
Retirement
Franking changes won’t deter stock investors
Various experts believe Australian dividend stocks will remain popular if a Labor government is elected and follows through on its proposed changes...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 18 November 2018