It's the economy... and a looming election

Billions of dollars in tax cuts for middle income earners took centre stage last night in the election-year Budget.

Older Australians will be allowed to make voluntary super contributions without meeting the current work test under proposed new laws announced in last night’s Federal budget.

Change is not in the air when it comes to climate policy

The Morrison Government has staked its environmental reputation on a $2 billion boost to Climate Solutions Fund.

Future proofing the workforce

Up to 80,000 new apprenticeships will be created in industries with skills shortages as part of a $525 million skills package announced in last night’s Federal Budget.

Getting in the right headspace

Young people will get faster access to mental health treatment and early intervention services under a $461 million mental health and suicide prevention strategy.

Protecting Your Super

The government announced a sweep of changes to super in last year’s Federal Budget, some of these will become law on 1 July 2019.

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