Sun, 9th Feb 2025

In this episode, Paige Estritori discusses Australia's strategic move to bolster its position in the critical minerals market through production tax credits, and its potential for job creation and national security enhancement. The impacts of recent flooding in Queensland are examined, with the Insurance Council reporting nearly 1,500 claims and a need for resilient infrastructure improvements highlighted. Also covered is the issue of retirees missing out on superannuation benefits, resulting in a significant amount of potential retirement savings remaining in taxable accounts. Advice and education from the government is suggested to address this. Lastly, impacts of global trade instability on the Australian market, including a minor dip in the ASX and Australian dollar, are discussed.