The cost of wise counsel

The cost of wise counsel

The leader of the Quality of Advice Review, Michelle Levy, says customers want good advice, not documents and processes. It’s a mantra she believes many others in the financial advice sector would echo. The QAR, which is due to report by December 16, has put out an...
Qld Business Boost grants expanded

Qld Business Boost grants expanded

The latest round of grants is a part of the $2.5 billion the government has put towards supporting businesses since the start of the pandemic.  Business Boost Grants of up to $15,000 are aimed at helping businesses improve their planning, software, and growth and can...
Insurance bill from extreme weather tops $12.3bn

Insurance bill from extreme weather tops $12.3bn

Every eastern state has been significantly impacted by flooding over the last three years, while South Australia and Western Australia have been hit by storms and cyclone activity over that period.   Since January 2020, almost 788,000 claims related to floods and...