The government is being urged to introduce a permanent increase to JobSeeker ahead of a planned reduction of the coronavirus supplement. The JobSeeker supplement is due to drop to $150 a fortnight in January. Australian Council of Social Service CEO Cassandra Goldie told Ben Fordham a permanent increase to JobSeeker is crucial. “We cannot continue […]

Nine Radio’s very own Brooke Corte has rung the opening bell “loud and long” at the ASX. The event marks the start of the Inaugural Australian Markets Trading Day for Charity where each company donates 100% of the brokerage they receive on the day to charity. Trading day now open launching the ASX Refenitiv Charity […]

Bega Cheese has acquired Lion Dairy and Drinks for $534 million, returning iconic brands like Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, Pura Milk, Big M and Yoplait to Australian ownership. It will undertake a $401 million capital raise with the deal expected to be completed by the end of January. China’s Mengniu Dairy had offered $600 million […]

Liberal MP Tim Wilson is urging the federal government to prioritise homeownership over superannuation savings. The federal government is considering whether to delay or cancel a scheduled increase in compulsory superannuation from 9.5 per cent to 12 per cent by 2025. Mr Wilson told Ben Fordham allowing Australians to access super to buy a home […]

The NSW state budget saw the unveiling of a bold plan to overhaul stamp duty but the retail market is concerned it could cause short-term harm. The state government is seeking feedback on the plan to give home buyers a choice between paying stamp duty or an annual property tax. Real Estate Institute of New […]

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet says the gradual phasing out of stamp duty could last up to 50 years. Mr Perrottet joined Ben Fordham to explain the NSW Budget announced yesterday as the state fights off a coronavirus-induced recession. He is backing the intention to overhaul stamp duty in the state and replace it instead with […]