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Coalition super policy: Another nudge towards inequality in housing and retirement
Retirement
Coalition super policy: Another nudge towards inequality in housing and retirement
The Liberal Party's new super first home buyer scheme helps some first buyers into a home earlier but it may push up prices.
Graham Hand | 19 May 2022
Bank shares surge as investors digest election
Stocks
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
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: Investors urged to seek other sources of income if franking scrapped
Stocks
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...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 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
Budget 2019/20: Key figures and measures
Personal Finance
Budget 2019/20: Key figures and measures
For the first time in 12 years, Australia is again paying its own way, says Josh Frydenberg, which represents a turnaround of $55bn since 2013 when...
AAP | 03 April 2019
Coalition 'back in black' with election-pitch budget
Personal Finance
Coalition 'back in black' with election-pitch budget
The Coalition's budget is a blatant election pitch, trumpeting a return to surplus and rich in tax cuts, concessions for small business and...
Lex Hall with AAP | 02 April 2019
Coalition backflip on mortgage broker changes
Markets
Coalition backflip on mortgage broker changes
Mortgage brokers will continue receiving trail commissions beyond 2020 under a federal coalition government, with Josh Frydenberg revealing a plan to...
AAP | 12 March 2019
Investing basics: your guide to franking credits
Personal Finance
Investing basics: your guide to franking credits
Franking credits are back in the news - but what are they and how do they impact your investment returns?
Emma Rapaport | 14 February 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