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Why it might be time to tax the family home

Here, we serve some food for thought – the taxation of owner-occupied housing. This may seem distasteful, but there are some strong arguments for doing so.

China pivots, new markets and smart management: how Breville brewed big profits

How much do we all love a hot cup of bean juice? Enough that Breville's currently on a roll.

Look out below: How James Hardie wiped 25 percent off in just one day

James Hardie's already perturbed shareholders are likely to be even angrier today, a one-day crash so seismic in nature it could have been picked up by geologists. Here's what happened.

How have markets actually performed since Trump took office again?

I have to be objective about Trump because I look after my clients’ money. This guy is a big deal in the world of money right now, and he’s someone I definitely can’t ignore.

How to prepare your kids and teens for the upcoming social media ban

Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit and YouTube will all be off limits for children and teens soon. Here are five ways to prepare your child for the December 10 ban.

What small business really wants to increase Australia's productivity

Who’s carrying the flag to help the multitude of small business owners at this Roundtable? And will serious change occur for these Australians currently feeling the pain, despite being backbone of our economy.

Legends or losers? Let’s hope Albo & Jim can learn from Wallabies CEO Phil Waugh

The value of this productivity roundtable must be assessed in terms of the great game-changing decisions for the economy. Will our leaders be remembered as legends or losers?

Government's Productivity Roundtable begins: here's the agenda

The Government’s productivity roundtable starts next week, but what does Dr Chalmers want to get done?

Why the awful payroll tax has to go!

As all governments join business and union leaders in Canberra to come up with a plan to bolster our falling productivity, I hope someone asks: “Why not get rid of the job- and innovation-killer called payroll tax?”

Optus results show how quickly customers can forgive

Optus’ latest financial results paint a nuanced picture: The telco’s mobile business is not just stabilising but growing again.

How landlords are getting around 'no-grounds' evictions in NSW with a massive loophole

The NSW government has created a loophole for so-called “renovictions” that is big enough to drive a ute through

Why do taxpayers have to bail out failed big companies?

Why were taxpayers slugged $258.5 million in the past financial year bailing out well-known failed companies?

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