The Australian Climate Change Authority (CCA) today released its Sector Pathways Review report to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The report identifies the potential technology transition and emissions pathways to achieve net zero emissions in six sectors of the economy – agriculture & land, the built environment, electricity and energy, transport, industry and waste, agriculture and land, resources, and the built environment.

We need to urgently scale-up clean technologies to keep Australia on its’ Net-zero by 2050 targets

Australia is currently facing a changing (and challenging) energy landscape, where the demand for electricity is on the rise due to economic growth and the shift towards electrification in various sectors.

Having to do your tax return each year is unavoidable for most of us, so here’s some of the basics, and also a few changes to know about when you’re doing your 23/24 return.

Here’s a summary of the highlights from the May 2024 Federal budget, focussing on proposals which we thought would be of particular interest ie the macro, personal and especially green energy and tackling climate change.

One of the government’s main priorities for this year’s Budget was to provide cost-of-living relief, including expanded tax cuts, energy bill rebates and student debt assistance, without adding to inflation.

Data from a new satellite will help us all to make more informed decisions that can help reduce methane emissions. And anyone with a laptop (or tablet) will be able to access the data.

Top Ten Tips to save on your private health costs so you can plan to enjoy your spend somewhere else!

With the details of the 1 April 2024 PHI premium increase now available, its time to review your private health cover to find out if you can make savings!

You’ve got less than two weeks!

A synopsis of the brilliant and altogether sobering work of Satyajit Das of where and what we’re up to in moving from fossil fuels to a renewables economy. This comes with a warning, however - it’s not welcome news, nevertheless it’s have-to-know!

Maximize Your Tax Deductions on Super Contributions

You can reduce your taxable income and boost your retirement savings by contributing to your super - the rules have changes so that

• anyone under 67 years can claim a tax deduction for personal contributions

• you can also make personal contributions up to age 75.
  

  Read on to find out more

If you really want to be in the know about ethical investment choices, check out the Ethical Advisers' Co-operative (EAC). They have just published their fourth Annual Report, which showcases the important efforts the Co-op has made throughout 2023.

A recent Consumer Reports survey in the US indicates that EVs have more problems than ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars, despite their simpler drivetrains. The study surveyed 330,000+ car owners and identified 12 potential EV problem areas. The study considered severity of problems, track testing, safety data, and owner satisfaction. The results are surprising!

There’s a free tax app available via the ATO, to stay on top of all things income - expenses, tax and super. Feedback from clients is that they love it as it’s an easy way of keeping track of expenses.

You can use the app to log into the tax portal and have all of the relevant tax and super information, and tools all in the one place. Means that you get to free up your thinking space to doing good with your money and savings, and you spend less time hassling through the detail at tax time, and throughout the year as well.