How private health insurance shifts the risk to customers, taxpayers
Private health insurance works differently from other insurers, shifting risk to its customers and the taxpayer. Claudia Weisenberger explains. Australian private health insurers don’t assess your individual health risk before…
Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement
Despite some progress and a world-class superannuation system, retirement remains a source of financial anxiety for many Australians, according to a new report highlighting the value of financial advice. Just…
Poll puts One Nation ahead of Labor
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is the most popular political party in the country, a survey suggests. A Redbridge Group/Accent Research poll, published on Monday by The Australian Financial Review, shows…
Labor launches costings broadside from budget back foot
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has launched a political broadside against the coalition, accusing it of planning a half-trillion-dollar hit to the budget bottom line. Labor has found itself under increasing pressure…
Home prices flatline, but no such joy for renters
Home prices are falling in Australia’s two largest cities as high interest rates and investor tax changes put pressure on an already soft market. Dwelling values fell 0.9 per cent…
‘Won’t knock the job’: Hanson declares she can be PM
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has declared she has what it takes to become prime minister, saying she could pull together an effective cabinet to run the government. As support…
GDP data tops the economic agenda, RBA officials speak
Australia’s economic growth story this year would be pretty lacklustre if not for one saving grace. With rising interest rates and the Iran war suppressing growth across the economy, a…
China’s factory activity slows in May
China’s factory activity was flat in May, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on…
State budget to help unlock doors for first home buyers
The first bricks are set to be laid in a neighbourhood built entirely for first home buyers. The Australia-first initiative will see 400 new homes allocated to a pocket in…
Rescue package to shield workers from AI-driven cuts
Workers facing the threat of artificial intelligence-driven job losses are set to be protected under a multimillion-dollar state government rescue package. The Victorian government on Sunday unveiled the $14 million…