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Australian superannuation funds are breathing a sigh of relief after the US dropped a so-called “revenge tax” on foreign investors.
A suite of significant changes impacting wages, superannuation, energy costs, and business regulation came into effect from July 1, marking a new financial landscape for Australian households and businesses. These updates, announced by various government bodies, are expected to influence budgeting, planning, and investment decisions across the country.
As the new financial year begins, many Australians are reviewing their finances and preparing documents for their accountants. Among the paperwork, one question often arises: Are financial advice fees tax-deductible?
At a recent Retirement Village Residents Association (RVRA) ACT event, I was struck by a powerful reminder from Di Johnstone, General Manager of Pets and Positive Ageing Inc.: when planning for retirement, aged care, or end-of-life matters, pet owners must also plan for their animals. Our pets are family, and just like any loved one, they deserve a secure future.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the official cash rate to 3.85%, marking the second rate cut this year and the first time the rate has fallen below 4% since 2023.
National Volunteer Week (19–25 May 2025) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering—and a special moment to recognise the everyday heroes who give their time, energy, and compassion to others.
We recently held a free community workshop in Canberra hosted by KJB Law and Phillips Wealth Partners, helping attendees prepare for two major life planning priorities: aged care and estate planning. If you weren’t able to attend — or if you’d like a refresher on what was covered — you can now access the main sessions online.
President Trump’s trade war poses a threat to Australian economic growth particularly via the indirect impact of weaker global activity driving less demand for our exports and lower commodity prices. Australia is likely to avoid a recession though reflecting the shock absorber of a lower $A, plenty of scope to cut interest rates and election promises pointing to handouts ahead. The trade war has a way to go yet but at least Trump is starting to blink.
Here’s a quick look at what Labor, the Coalition, and the Greens are putting on the table – and what it means for the budget bottom line.
For long-term investors, the key lesson is to stay the course14. As billionaire investor Ken Fisher famously said: “Time in the market is more important than timing the market.”
In a country facing the dual pressures of an ageing population and evolving workforce needs, one message rings loud and clear: empowering women in the workplace is not just a social imperative—it is an economic one.
In this episode of Super Insider, we explain what’s going on and make sense of how current events may impact your retirement savings (spoiler alert: not as much as you might think). Hear from our experts ART's Chief Economist, Brian Parker, Senior Education Manager, Joshua van Gestel, and host Anne Fuchs.