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Increased Super Benefits and Tax Breaks on the Verge

May 17 10 3:11 PM EST

The Australian government has slashed $840 million from the popular superannuation while increase in super benefits though savings tax breaks is propo...
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Small business paying over and above

Oct 21 09 12:24 PM EST

Small businesses are being hit up for an extra $1.1 billion a year in interest by the banks.
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Keystart moves to raise rates

Oct 12 09 4:51 PM EST

The state government-run affordable housing scheme is traditionally a low cost lender, but has had to move to raise rates following the rise in offici...
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Stimulus packages not the cause of rate rises, says Swan

Oct 1 09 1:53 PM EST

Treasurer Wayne Swan is insisting that government stimulus packages are necessary.
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Resilient Australian banks

Sep 28 09 9:44 AM EST

The RBA highlighted several reasons for why our banking system remains so strong.
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Greener houses for renters

Aug 27 09 6:40 PM EST

Rental properties could soon be greener than ever, with the announcement that rebates for ceiling insulation has been increased.
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Australia's banking system under review

Aug 27 09 1:03 PM EST

Australia may have a strong and robust banking system, which has so far avoided any major impacts from the global financial crisis, but what does this...
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Withdrawals from frozen home loan funds

Aug 21 09 12:15 PM EST

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) stated operators will now be able to make payments to fund members who are struggling with...
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Government rescue plan

Jul 6 09 11:40 AM EST

Under the plan, the Government would enter the mortgage market directly by issuing Australian Mortgage Bonds
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Banks may make tough choices

Jun 26 09 5:34 PM EST

Banks may have to make tough choices to remain strong and profitable, says leading economist.
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Australian housing market holding up

Jun 26 09 12:12 PM EST

Australian house prices have been resilient despite other developed countries experiencing big falls,
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FHOG boost keeps law firms busy

Jun 4 09 5:27 PM EST

Law firms have announced an increase in workload since the Australian Federal Government's decided to extend the boost to the first home owner grant f...
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Auction clearance rates promising

May 25 09 10:30 AM EST

Clearance rates at auctions are showing promising signs of recovery, as Melbourne's 81 per cent clearance rate gives hope.
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