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Aboriginal groups are to discuss plans to build a nuclear waste plant on their land.
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Despite indications of a marked recovery in Brisbane's property market this year, rising interest rates could compound to hinder price growth.
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There will be no significant overhaul of personal income tax in the Henry Tax Review, according to one thinktank, with tax reforms likely to be "hollow", the AA…
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Australian economists provide their thoughts on the latest RBA rate rise and the prospects for the year ahead.
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The Reserve Bank has lifted its key interest rate for the first time this year, by 25 basis points to 4 per cent. That comes on top of three consecutive months …
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Australian property prices are rising strongly and show no signs of slowing, according to analysts.
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The volume of farm sales in NSW has fallen by over 30 per cent since its peak early last decade because of tighter finance, drought and the strong Australian do…
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New home sales jumped in January, rising the most in five months, as investors and up-graders took advantage of low interest rates and a strengthening economy t…
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I am going to buy a house in London using some of my loan in Australia, can I claim the interest against my Australian tax?
The Australian property market has fared better than most through the Global Financial Crisis and lending has remained available. This combined with a strong A…
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I have recently been granted a Permanent Resident Visa for Australia and will be going down to activate it shortly. Will this mean I have to start paying tax in Australia?
Australia does have strong international tax rules that require anyone living in Australia to declare and pay tax on their worldwide income and capital gains. U…
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Some first-home buyers may have overpaid by up to $50,000 for their home amid last year's last-minute frenzy to get the $14,000 first-home owners' boost, a lead…
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Australia's runaway property market is refusing to slow, with the average home rising almost 2 percent in value last month.
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- Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
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Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…
We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:
• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…
Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …
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