Australian Market

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Housing market: shaken but not stirred With Australia in a COVID-induced recession, residential property is not immune to falling economic activity. Yet housing prices are proving surprisingly resilient. Read more
Economy recovery
Timing the economic reboot After successfully navigating our initial response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) health crisis, backed up with $285 billion in government support to individuals and businesses to keep the economy ticking over, thoughts are turning to how to get the economy back on its feet. Read more
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Covid -19 safety net expanded: What does it mean for you? What does it mean for you?
In a rapidly evolving response to the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government’s second support package announced over the weekend has flicked the switch to more income support for retirees and workers.

Between the first $17.6 billion package announced on March 12, and this latest $66.1 billion package, the emphasis has shifted from stimulus aimed at keeping businesses up and running, to support for individuals to get them through the crisis. Read more
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Coronavirus fears: Bumpy markets ahead – how to protect your wealth After period of optimism, global investment markets have hit the panic button on fears about the possible economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more
Website and tax
Tax and your website: What can you claim? Most small businesses and independent contractors have a website these days. If you are planning to launch a new website or refreshing an existing one, it’s important to understand the tax implications. As with all things tax, it’s not always easy. Read more