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ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase

A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said

Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance

A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees. CPA Australia

Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years

Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade. New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all

RBA recommends removal of card surcharges

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recommended surcharges be removed for payments made by credit cards. A RBA consultation paper, released as part of its review of

Breaking up is expensive to do in 2025

Dual housing and cost-of-living crises are consigning couples to remain into failing marriages. Leading family lawyer Kylie Burke said financial issues were more than

Gamblers back off and land turnover in the red

Business turnover in Australia has fallen for the first time in seven months. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed a fall of 0.1 percent, in

Kiwi plan to divert income tax into personal accounts

A former New Zealand finance minister is pushing tax reform in our nearest neighbour, which may give Australian policy makers pause for thought. Sir Roger Douglas, who

Rates on hold. Why is the RBA so cautious?

By Stella Huangfu The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 3.85 percent, after cutting it in February and May. Those earlier moves were aimed at

Ag sector looks for opportunity in global uncertainty

Australian primary producers are optimistic about the short-term outlook, despite increased volatility in overseas markets. Bendigo Bank’s 2025 Mid-Year Australian

Indigenous businesses provide $42 billion of social value

Australia’s Indigenous businesses create more than $40 billion in social benefit each year, according to a new report. Supply Nation Chief Executive Officer Kate

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