Are property plans worth paying for?
From prosolution.com.au: Property planning services in Australia typically cost between $4,000 and $5,000 and focus on evaluating borrowing capacity and cash flow for building a property portfolio.… read more
2025 Federal Election Special
From www.pitcher.com.au: (Podcast) Discussion focusing on the tax system, the political landscape, and business needs from the upcoming federal government.
Includes the challenges of achieving meaningful tax reform.… read more
Full Federal Court finds Block Earner did not engage in unlicensed conduct
From asic.gov.au: The Full Federal Court ruled that Block Earner did not require a financial services license to offer its digital asset-related Earner product, overturning a previous decision that classified the product as a financial product.… read more
Of(f) Course Minister: The public service bubble
From www.themandarin.com.au: Public servants in Canberra operate within a unique “bubble,” distinct from the communities they serve, which affects their understanding of societal realities and national decision-making processes.… read more
Agentic AI edges closer to accounting adoption
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: Agentic AI, capable of autonomous decision-making, is emerging in the accounting profession, but its adoption remains cautious and products are limited.
While tools like Oracle NetSuite’s Financial Exception Management AI show potential for efficiency improvements, many firms still lack end-to-end applications of this technology.… read more
7 tips to improve your recruitment strategy
From www.aigroup.com.au: In today’s competitive job market, developing an effective recruitment strategy is essential for attracting top talent while avoiding common mistakes such as focusing too heavily on qualifications and overlooking candidate experience.… read more
FWC pay rises for women-dominant industries
From www.claytonutz.com: On April 16, 2025, the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel announced a pay rise for workers in five women-dominated industries, identifying gender-based undervaluation in their roles.… read more
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct
From www.claytonutz.com: Large grocery businesses in Australia with revenues exceeding $5 billion must comply with a new mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct that came into effect on April 1, 2025.… read more
Lessons from Medibank on professional privilege
From www.claytonutz.com: Justice Rofe’s decision in McClure v Medibank Private Limited ruled that Medibank could not claim legal professional privilege over Deloitte Reports related to a 2022 ransomware attack because their primary purposes were operational and public relations rather than legal advice.… read more
How property transactions are impacted by merger regime
From www.claytonutz.com: Starting January 1, 2026, certain high-value acquisitions of Australian real estate must be notified to the ACCC and cleared before completion, alongside existing foreign investment regulations.… read more
Federal Court Backs Crypto Lender Over ASIC
From decrypt.co: The Full Federal Court of Australia ruled in favor of crypto lender Block Earner, determining that its lending product was a fixed-term loan rather than a regulated financial product requiring licensing.… read more
High Court Lessons about proprietary estoppel
From mccabes.com.au: The High Court’s decision in Kramer v Stone clarified the principles of proprietary estoppel.
A clear promise and reasonable reliance by the promisee are essential for establishing an estoppel by encouragement.… read more
I’ve just been terminated: Should I lodge an unfair dismissal application?
From www.codea.com.au: Employees have 21 days from termination to lodge an unfair dismissal application, and eligibility generally requires having been dismissed at the employer’s initiative, employed for a minimum duration, and meeting income criteria.… read more
FIRB portal changes: What renewable energy investors need to know
From www.holdingredlich.com: Australia’s new Foreign Investment Review Board portal, launched on 24 February 2025, transforms how foreign investors, particularly in renewable energy, submit and manage compliance applications by requiring verified digital identities and centralising reporting.… read more
Financial adviser numbers stand at 15,610
From financialnewswire.com.au: The total number of financial advisers registered in Australia has increased by 134 in 2025, bringing the current total to 15,610.
WealthData reports that 72 adviser statuses changed recently due to movements between licensees, with 17 new entrants largely from passing the recent financial adviser exam.… read more