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The $25,000 HomeBuilder Grant explained…

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Last month the federal government revealed the details of its fourth economic stimulus package, to be worth a total of $680 million. Called the HomeBuilder program, it is a time-limited grant program designed to help the residential construction market bounce back from the Coronavirus crisis. How it works HomeBuilder will provide eligible...
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A small business breakdown of the government’s economic stimulus

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In response to the economic impact of the coronavirus, the Australian Government has introduced a number of stimulus packages to assist small and medium businesses. The measures include cash flow boosts of up to $100,000 for businesses with employees, wage subsidies for apprentices and trainees as well as the recently...
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COVID-19 – Your financial options during these uncertain times…

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Updated: Attempts to control the COVID-19 outbreak through social distancing, including strict lockdown measures, are having a dramatic effect on our everyday lives. The purpose of this post is to let you know about a range of financial options and practical strategies available to you in this challenging economic environment....
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The RBA’s interest rate statement for November 2019

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At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.75 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: While the outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, the risks are tilted to the downside. The US–China trade and technology disputes continue to affect international trade...
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The RBA’s interest rate statement for September 2019

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At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.00 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, although the risks are tilted to the downside. The trade and technology disputes are affecting international trade flows and...
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The RBA’s interest rate statement for August 2019

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At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.00 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable. However, the increased uncertainty generated by the trade and technology disputes is affecting investment and means that the risks...
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