How to invest after the budget
Sweeping changes to superannuation will lead to the highest income earners investigating new tax-effective avenues for investment.
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Behind the $169b in unfunded super
One of the most shocking numbers in the federal budget papers was the $26bn explosion in public sector employee super liabilities.
$4b more in spending and cuts to come
The government will announce another $4 billion in cuts and spending between now and the July 2 federal election, according to figures in the budget.
'We see it as a very lucrative investment'
Wealthy investors are approaching tax advisers about using the Turnbull government's start-up tax breaks.
No charity for green law breakers
A Senate committee's majority report could fundamentally change the business and operating model of the conservation lobby.
A very bad week for 50-something savers
This week may go down as one of the worst this year for savers, particularly those in their 50s and early 60s approaching retirement.
Ratings agencies reserve judgment on budget
Ratings agencies have not given budget their usual rubber stamp, suggesting they are still deciding whether to cut prized AAA credit rating....
Packer's Crown sells down Macau stake
James Packer has stepped down as co-chair of Melco Crown Entertainment after Crown Resorts sold down part of its stake.
Workers big company tax cut winners, Treasury shows
Treasury has endorsed cutting the company tax rate to 25 per cent, saying Australian workers would enjoy two-thirds of likely improvements.
AFR readers dismiss super caps as disgrace
"I'm just in the position to put more into super, which has been denied." AFR readers blast Scott Morrison's sweeping budget super...
