A Federal Court judge and Santa have made a memorable legal ruling that employers can’t be expected to work on public holidays!
17 January 2026
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Peter Switzer launched his own financial business 30 years ago. The Switzer Group has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing that creates written content as well as video and films, with its latest acquisition being the global brand Harper’s Bazaar, financial advice, insurance and business advice. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, twice runner-up for the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio, behind broadcaster Alan Jones. He talks to Ben Fordham each morning on 2GB, as well as writing each day on switzer.com.au
A Federal Court judge and Santa have made a memorable legal ruling that employers can’t be expected to work on public holidays!
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This week, everyone’s asking the same question: will the market keep falling, or is there a turning point ahead?
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The Bank of Mum and Dad was once the source of financial assistance for their kids. As these unofficial ‘bankers’ age, a new participant is emerging: Granny Bank!
With figures for our exports to the US at record levels, has this lower tariff policy for Aussie exporters been an act of charity by America’s ‘super’ President? Or true to the American way, is there merely something in it for them?
While the stock market might cheer an end to one ‘spook’ factor, the US economy is likely to show the negative effects of this unusual American practice of sending public servants home because of money problems!
After the last week that left global investors scratching their heads, markets are back in the green — but the question is whether this bounce has real legs.
Want to be shocked? Try this: energy experts tip our average power bill will go up about 15% at the end of the year but the PM M is mounting a household cost of living rescue plan.
A famous Australian who few Aussies know is twisting the arm of the board of Victoria’s Secret, one of the world’s most provocatively well-known businesses, to give him a seat to turnaround its flagging fortunes.
