Franking credit crunch hits roadblock
The Centre Alliance has adopted the Coalition's slogan "Stop Labor's Retiree Tax" in an effort to claim a mandate to block franking credit changes in the Senate.
- Analysis
- Rich listers
James Packer's crowning glory
If James Packer sells his casino business it will mark the end of an era for a family that has shaped Australia's corporate landscape for four generations.
Why lower interest rates could boost equities
Investors are grappling with the idea of whether there is another leg of gains to come for the bull market if interest rates fall.
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Politicians can't kill innovation
Australian software companies are creating world-leading products even though innovation is a dirty word for politicians.
- Analysis
- Income tax
The hidden sting in Labor's tax plans
New independent analysis shows average tax rates for high income earners will substantially increase under Labor.
Behemoth or die, say casino experts as Crown deal falters
Wynn Resorts may have terminated takeover talks with James Packer's Crown. But the case for putting the two companies together is only getting stronger.
- Opinion
- Monetary policy
Phil Lowe's big call on housing slump
The RBA is pinning its hopes on low unemployment and low interest rates as home owners equity goes backwards.
Business
Behemoth or die, experts say as Crown deal falters
Wynn Resorts may have terminated takeover talks with James Packer's Crown. But the case for putting the two companies together is only getting stronger.
Lynas hits back at Scott, gives big tick to director share trading
Amanda Lacaze-led rare earths miner and processor rejects claims from Wesfarmers that it was invited to talks with Malaysian political leaders.
Rupert's man: the Victorian 'bush lad' at the top of News Corp
Thirty-four years after leaving Australia, News Corp's low-profile CEO Robert Thomson is in town this week with the future of Foxtel top of his agenda.
IOOF accused of misleading shareholders as class action filed
All IOOF investors who bought shares in the company between May 2015 and August 2018 will automatically be part of the action unless they opt out.
'Flood of complaints' to AFCA prompts insurance warning
A rule change, doubling the length of time to lodge complaints to 12 years, could trigger a "flood of complaints" against financial services companies, which could push up insurance premiums.
ACCC takes iSelect to court for 'deceptive' behaviour
Competition czar Rod Sims says the "deceptive" behaviour adds further confusion to the complicated retail electricity and gas market.
Xenith IP accepts IPH's $192m takeover offer
An epic three-way tussle in the sleepy IP sector has been settled.
Markets
- Opinion
- Monetary policy
Phil Lowe's big call on housing slump
The RBA is pinning its hopes on low unemployment and low interest rates as home owners equity goes backwards.
- Opinion
- Specialist investments
Magellan: mitigate LIC mis-selling risks
With fund managers using LICs and LITs to circumvent conflict of interest rules, advisers are incentivised to move retail investors into riskier products, writes Christopher Joye.
Uber unveils IPO with profit warning
Uber's IPO filing with the SEC reveals that it lost $4.25 billion in 2018 from operations and 'may not achieve profitability'.
Patient central banks bolster ASX gains
Australian shares closed the week higher on Friday, as the equity market responded favourably to central banks remaining patient on policy.
RBNZ grapples with economic puzzle mirroring RBA's dilemma
Interest rate expectations are being pulled in two directions, with upbeat data contrasting with pessimistic expectations.
Opinion
This could be the meanest campaign yet
Both Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison began this campaign on the offensive because "decades of experience shows going low works", writes Phillip Coorey.
Political Editor
Want more voters, major parties? Try behaving properly
As soon as an election gets called the most irritating habits of political speech known to the average voter are trundled out on an epic scale.
Columnist
A high tax economy won't raise the revenue
Can the extra taxes the Labor Party is proposing really raise all the money it will need to finance both surpluses and a high-spending agenda?
Editorial
Magellan: mitigate LIC mis-selling risks
With fund managers using LICs and LITs to circumvent conflict of interest rules, advisers are incentivised to move retail investors into riskier products, writes Christopher Joye.
Columnist
Politics
- Opinion
- Federal election
There's more at play than domestic squabbles
The great peril discussed at Canberra dinner parties attended by the nation's great and good should be part of the public debate, writes Andrew Clark.
Why newspaper headlines are all over Facebook
Both major parties are borrowing from the credibility of the mainstream media in their social campaigns, which means print headlines are appearing all over Facebook.
Treasury in Labor firing line
Labor is pressuring Treasury to disclose any role it had in estimating that a Bill Shorten government would impose $387b in higher taxes.
Morrison, Shorten go hi-vis in western Sydney
Both Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten kicked off the first full day of the election campaign by launching raids on key marginal seats in western Sydney held by the rival party.
- Opinion
- Federal election
Scott Morrison's media treatment shows his dark side
The Prime Minister undermines democracy by playing media outlets off against each other.
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World
Viral video alleging vote rigging taints Indonesian poll
Fake news and dirty tricks have surfaced ahead of Wednesday's election which President Jokowi is forecast to win.
No death penalty for Assange
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Wikileaks founder is receiving consular assistance but cannot expect special treatment because of his fame.
- Opinion
- Brexit
Betting odds put 50pc chance of no Brexit in 2019
The latest delay in negotiations has done nothing to change the potential range of outcomes priced into betting and currency markets.
The keyboard warriors protecting Indonesia’s election
Ahead of elections on Wednesday a group of volunteers, including some in Australia, are crowdsourcing democracy for what will be the world's largest election.
Democracy in south-east Asia: festival or facade?
Democracy is certainly struggling in the region but don't write it off just yet.
Real Estate
Apartment glut sows seeds of house price falls
The Reserve Bank is worried that as more Sydney apartments come on line, an already weak property market will suffer further.
- Opinion
- Housing slump
The worst of the house price falls could be behind us
There are tentative signs that the pace of losses in Sydney and Melbourne property prices are slowing, and regulators should do more to help, writes Patrick Commins.
Labor may be overstating negative gearing tax take
Tax depreciation company MCG Quantity Surveyors said nearly half of its 4000 clients use negative gearing for new property.
- Opinion
- Innovation
Australia's love of city-dwelling could become an export strength
Artificial intelligence and automation are already shaping city planning and Australia is well placed to lead the way.
- Opinion
- Flat Chat
Does your state have the worst strata laws in Australia?
In Queensland it's about building management rights while in Tasmania the state government may be schmoozing you to stop short holiday lets.
Personal Finance
Split investment strategy to counter dismal savings rates
Fed up with falling bank savings rates? We outline strategies to boost your income without taking on too much risk.
Labor's franking plan will affect those saving in super too
You're not going to escape the chop if you're in accumulation mode – not being able to use excess franking credits will lower your return.
- Opinion
- Ageing
How to get the most from an aged care home package
With big disappointments in the federal budget, older Australians are going to have to work harder for the help they need. Here's what to focus on.
Technology
Bravura makes non-binding $172m bid proposal for GBST
Bravura Solutions is hoping a $172 million takeover proposal will be enough to get GBST to open up the books for eight weeks of due diligence.
Disney unveils new streaming service to challenge Netflix
Disney+ is set to launch on November 12 in the US and in every major global market over time.
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Cloud gaming to strengthen Tencent's hand
Capturing a larger slice of China’s gaming market is a valuable goal as it is the largest (and still growing) in the world, at more than $US34 billion in 2018.
Leadership
'That could have been me,' says author of George Pell book
Louise Milligan, the journalist who helped expose George Pell, still struggles with the trauma of sex abuse victims.
One scandal, two actresses and two very different paths
Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are the public faces of the college admissions bribery scheme but they are handling it very, very differently.
Lifestyle
Vinyl revival gives second chance to lost sounds
Reissue record labels focus on finding often rare, underappreciated, beautiful music and giving it a new lease of life. Here's why they do it.
This is what the wind looks like
The movement of wind-driven drawing arms captured through long photographic exposures reveals surprising and beautiful results.
Dead funny: putting the theatre back into your final farewell
A funeral director and a performance artist have created a show that promises to change your view of dying.
The Aftermath: post-war mellow drama
Kiera Knightly is the apex of a love triangle in a tale set in the aftermath of World War II.
Winx's final bow at Royal Randwick
Winx will likely be heading to the breeding stables after her expected last start at Royal Randwick on April 13.
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