End of rental moratorium and pandemic assistance hits Australia's poor
Renters hit by the end of bans on evictions and rental increases as JobSeeker and JobSeeker payments expire.
Pensioners spared in Labor backflip on franking
All Age Pensioners will now be excluded from Labor’s plan to axe franking credit refunds should it gain government in July 2019.
Ambulance cover can be confusing
Ambulance cover can be confusing. It differs between states – and health funds – and may have changed since you last checked.
Pauline Hanson finds new ally
As Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party prepare for an assault on the upcoming state and federal elections, support has come in the form of one of Australia’s greatest citizens.
Nationals MP will cross floor to vote down super policy
Nationals MP George Christensen has said that he would cross the floor of Parliament to vote down the Coalition’s superannuation policy unless significant changes are made.
The future of super in doubt – again
All the pre-election debate on superannuation reform may be for nought and the close Election 2016 result could, in part, be indicative of voter dismay at the major parties’ super proposals.
Tobacco tax on the radar
A Labor win at the next Federal Election could mean an additional three years of tax increases applied to tobacco, making our cigarette prices among the most expensive in the world.
Super access age increase proposed
The Productivity Commission has found that $7 billion a year could be saved from 2055 by increasing to 65 the age at which Australians can access their super.
Drug policy may save $300 million
A scheme that could save the government $300 million on PBS costs would also encourage drug companies to invest in research into innovative drugs.
Would you share your home?
Homeshare is an innovative model, where young people move in with older Australians and help with household duties in exchange for free or low-rent accommodation.
Abbott safe as PM, for now
The latest Fairfax-Ipsos poll results have allowed Tony Abbott to breathe a sigh of relief as the Coalition made up significant ground in the two-party preferred vote.
Hotel bans cyclists wearing Lycra
A Perth hotel says its “no-Lycra policy” and refusal to serve cyclists at the restaurant was a misunderstanding between management and staff.
