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One in six migrant workers are 'exploited', but many Australians are also paid below the national minimum wage

One in six migrants are paid less than the national minimum wage and the exploitation is also undercutting local workers, according to a new report by the Grattan Institute.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Financial clout in the superannuation sector is changing

The superannuation world is splitting in two with big industry super funds increasingly dominating in terms of asset base

The New Daily · May 10, 2023

Housing advocacy groups fear Labor-Greens clash could scuttle $10bn fund

Adam Bandt warns it will be ‘terrible’ if Labor forces vote on bill, as campaigners urge it to renegotiate

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023

Perrottet’s future fund for children risks increasing poverty divide, social advocates say

Benefit will depend on how much parents can afford to contribute, with wealthier families getting ‘an extra leg up’, critics say

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2023

Interest rate rises: is there a less painful way to curb inflation?

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy has been criticised as unfair and ‘too blunt’. But what are the alternatives?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023

You can use superannuation to pay a mortgage, but there are hurdles to clear first

Australians are withdrawing hundreds of millions of dollars in superannuation to pay their mortgages, but some still fear it won't be enough to stop them losing their homes.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023

What a cap on superannuation tax concessions means for you

Changes to superannuation will crackdown on tax breaks for the wealthy, alongside a new purpose for the system.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

Housing crisis has become 'truly national', councils and housing groups say, as they call for $400m funding injection

Councils and housing groups say the coming budget should include a $400 million boost to Commonwealth funding for housing, arguing more Australians than ever are living in cars, caravans and tents.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Dutton ready to fight for the super wealthy – the 0.005 per cent of Australians

“The whole idea of superannuation is it provides for people's retirement so that they can lead a dignified retirement,” Mr Dutton said.

The New Daily · Feb 23, 2023

What the Treasurer’s proposed cap on superannuation balances means for you

Treasurer Jim Chalmers opened the debate on superannuation reform when he released the likely wording for the objective of superannuation

The New Daily · Feb 23, 2023