YOU WONT BELIEVE: 11 | Mind Blowing Facts

Braidwood raid allegedly uncovers more than 26 tonnes of illegal tobacco plants

Police allegedly busted a tobacco farm near Braidwood.

The Canberra Times · May 16, 2023

Tax office reveals landlords are among those in its sights

The ATO is also running its ruler over landlords, with data showing 90 per cent of rental property owners are getting their returns wrong.

The New Daily · May 15, 2023

Got a rental property? Or rent out your home on Airbnb? The ATO is targeting your deductions this tax time

The tax office says it is cracking down on landlords who are over-claiming tax deductions.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

'Payday super' changes tipped to add thousands to retirement incomes, catch more unpaid superannuation

Millions of Australian workers are set to retire with thousands more in their superannuation accounts after changes from the federal government requiring all businesses to pay their employees' superannuation on payday.

ABC News · May 2, 2023

Government will require bosses to pay workers their super on payday

A government change requiring superannuation to be paid on payday could mean a young employee will be several thousand dollars better off by retirement.

The Conversation · May 1, 2023

Labor announces payday super to crack down on billions in unpaid funds each year

The measure will deliver a ‘more dignified retirement to more Australian workers’, treasurer Jim Chalmers says

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

Deliberately not paying superannuation is 'wage theft' and the government is cracking down on it

Employers who deliberately don't pay their workers their full wages and superannuation on time could face tougher penalties under a federal government crackdown, with the possibility businesses will be made to make super payments more frequently.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2023

Australia's HECS-HELP debt has topped $74b. How long does it take the average student to pay theirs off?

Those with some of the country's biggest HECS-HELP debts would be more than 100 years old before even coming close to paying them off without voluntary extra repayments.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2023

Greens call for abolition of indexing on HECS/HELP loans as student debt balloons, senate report to be tabled

A push from the Greens to abolish indexing on HELP debt (formally known as HECS) comes as more than 3 million graduates face up to a 7 per cent hike on their debt this June due to spiking inflation.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

HECS-HELP indexation is forecast to be higher this year. Is it still a 'good debt'?

Student debts are expected to go up by 7 per cent on June 1. If you've got a higher education debt, here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023