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Welcome to an early Federal Budget edition of our April newsletter. As the Morrison Government clears the decks ahead of a May election, Australians will be weighing up the impact on their household budgets. The war in Ukraine added a major new source of uncertainty...

With all eyes on the Federal Budget and balancing the nation’s books, it’s a good time to review your personal balance sheet. If it’s not as healthy as you would like, perhaps it’s time to do a little budget repair of your own. Just as governments need to set policy...

The Treasurer has delivered a pre-election budget that aims to drive Australia’s economic recovery in a post-pandemic, natural disaster, and conflicted international environment. Our team has reviewed the budget and summarised the key measures that would be most...

Keith Jones, CEO, explains the origin of Alteris Women, and how Alteris has forged an inclusive work culture where women’s careers thrive, their achievements celebrated, and how this leads to better experiences for our clients. View hereMore insights

It’s March already which marks the beginning of Autumn. While this is traditionally the season when things cool down, the economic and political scene is gearing up with the Federal Budget later this month and a federal election expected by May. Russia’s invasion of...

It’s February and what a summer it’s been with success on the tennis court and the cricket pitch. Now that the kids are returning to school and we settle back into our ‘’new normal’’ routines, the new year begins in earnest. January is normally a quiet month on the...

The pandemic has changed the way so many of us live, with jobs, travel and lifestyle all transformed during COVID. Now, as we start emerging on the other side, it may be a good idea to check whether these changes have impacted on your life insurance needs. In some...

It’s November and we’re off with the race that stops a nation. While this is normally a given, the fact that the Spring Carnival is going ahead, and overseas travel is back on the agenda, is a welcome sign that Australia is getting back to business. All eyes were on...

September was a mixed bag on the economic front. After reaching highs in August, global sharemarkets stumbled in late September. More insights

It’s October and with grand finals season over, the countdown to summer begins. Despite ongoing lockdowns, rising vaccination rates are paving the way for the re-opening of borders and business. September was a mixed bag on the economic front. After reaching record...

“The only thing that is constant is change” – so said the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus and it continues to ring true today. Industries are changing, continuing to evolve in response to challenges (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), technological disruptors and...

It’s August, and this chilly winter and periodic lockdowns can’t end fast enough for many of us. One bright spot, along with the golden wattle at this time of year, is the golden performance of our athletes in Tokyo. The economic fallout from on-again, off-again...