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New study into unpaid carers’ leave
The Morrison government has directed the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into the potential impact of providing all employees unpaid carers’ leave when caring for senior Australians living at home.
The study will also examine employment models across the aged care sector.
The inquiry is in response to recommendations made by the royal commission into aged care quality and safety in its final report.
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Key Points
Inflation will likely slow later this year but remain well above pre-pandemic levels over the medium term.
Wages growth is likely to pick up to 3% this year.
A Russian invasion of Ukraine risks a short term hit to shares followed by recovery over the next 3 to 12 mths.
Australian home prices are likely to peak later this year followed by falls into 2024.
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Advice for parents with adult kids living at home
Do you have adult children living with you? Thanks to housing affordability and stagnant wage growth, more kids are relying on Mum and Dad to keep a roof over their head well into their 20s and 30s. Get some advice on how to foster financial independence in your kids, so they’ll be ready to stand on their own two feet when they leave the nest at last.
