Interest Rates Remain on Hold

Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor of Reserve Bank of Australia: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.25 per cent. Global growth is forecast to be a little below average for a time. Risks to the...

How Does the Mini Budget Affect Us?

The mini-budget of October 2012, provided an important announcement that adds confidence to the SMSF industry: From the 1st of July 2012, a tax exemption will apply following the death of an SMSF member in receipt of a pension until that pension has been paid out of...

October 2012 Government Mini Budget

Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2012-13                   The 2012-13 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released today shows the fundamentals of the Australian economy remain strong, with the budget returning to surplus this financial year as...