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Don’t worry about your tax affairs, ATO tells bushfire-affected Aussies
The ATO is doubling down on its bushfire relief measures. If you or your business has been affected by the fires, you'll now have longer to submit tax returns and pay business activity statements. Refunds will also be fast-tracked.
Climate crisis tops list of risks for 2020s: World Economic Forum
For the first time, climate crisis and environmental degradation have taken out the top five spots in a list ranking the risks most likely to impact the world over the coming decade.
Where to get financial assistance if you’re affected by bushfires
From disaster payments to free financial counselling, here is where Australians can turn for assistance following the nation's devastating bushfires.
Reserve Bank rejects Facebook cryptocurrency Libra
The RBA will not allow tech giant Facebook to launch its cryptocurrency Libra in Australia until data privacy and financial stability risks have been addressed.
Directors have a duty to respond to climate change: Hayne
Learned helplessness and short-termism should not distract from the duty of directors to respond to climate-related risks, says Kenneth Hayne.
What The Block result means for the property market
While hysteria surrounding The Block may account for the hammer falling at a whopping $630,000 over reserve for the winning unit on Sunday night, the result is in line with the market's recent upswing.
RBA holds cash rate at 0.75% at November meeting
The RBA held the cash rate at the historic low of 0.75% today, as Australians lose confidence in their household finances and the nation's economic outlook.
Phone marketing and personal finance problems don’t mix
The line between telephone marketing and financial advice has been clarified after the Federal Court sided with ASIC's claim that Westpac deliberately used telephone marketing to persuade customers to consolidate their super into a BT account.
Market wrap: Latitude Financial’s $3.2bn IPO failure
After being snubbed by overseas institutional investors, Latitude Financials second attempt to list on the Australian Securities Exchange has failed.
RBA holds interest rates as Sydney and Melbourne property recovers
The RBA held interest rates at its September meeting today, and the resurgence in Sydney and Melbourne housing values was likely a key topic of conversation.
