Introducing a brand new podcast from The Australian: 2020 has seen the world reshaped at an unprecedented pace. Eras that once spanned a decade fly past in the space of a month. Trends that lasted weeks are lucky to survive an entire day.


Technology is accelerating a lot of these changes, but could it also steer us towards a safer, fairer future?


Forward Slash is a podcast series about how massive change and technology are colliding in our present moment. New episodes will be released fortnightly. Search for Forward Slash in your podcast app to hear more. 
 

Introducing a brand new podcast from The Australian: 2020 has seen the world reshaped at an unprecedented pace. Eras that once spanned a decade fly past in the space of a month. Trends that lasted weeks are lucky to survive an entire day.


Technology is accelerating a lot of these changes, but could it also steer us towards a safer, fairer future?


Forward Slash is a podcast series about how massive change and technology are colliding in our present moment. New episodes will be released fortnightly. Search for Forward Slash in your podcast app to hear more. &#10;&nbsp;

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au. 

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

The Australian’s Money Puzzle covers all important finance and property topics.

The Money Puzzle

Every week, The Australian's James Kirby delivers two power-packed episodes featuring in-depth analysis of property markets and smart money-making strategies.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Introducing a brand new podcast from The Australian: 2020 has seen the world reshaped at an unprecedented pace. Eras that once spanned a decade fly past in the space of a month. Trends that lasted weeks are lucky to survive an entire day.


Technology ...

Introducing: Forward Slash

Maximize your fy 2026 tax deductions: transport, wfh, and super tips

You've only got a few months to go before the end of the financial year: It's time to plan your tax returns...and yes, this year - with soaring transport costs and changing super caps - it will be different.

You've only got a few months to go before the end of the financial year: It's time to plan your tax returns...and yes, this year - with soaring transport costs and changing super caps - it will be different.

'Mr Taxman' Dr Adrian Raftery author and tax adviser joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode 

In today's show, we cover:
Don't miss the chance to claim your soaring transport costs 
How to optimise your work from home deductions
The excellent deal available to anyone leasing an electric car
Why superannuation is not the only deduction for the salaried investor 

You've only got a few months to go before the end of the financial year: It's time to plan your tax returns...and yes, this year - with soaring transport costs and changing super caps - it will be different.
'Mr Taxman' Dr Adrian Raftery author and tax adviser joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode&nbsp;
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Don't miss the chance to claim your soaring transport costs&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to optimise your work from home deductions</li>
<li>The excellent deal available to anyone leasing an electric car</li>
<li>Why superannuation is not the only deduction for the salaried investor&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

Your top tax hacks for FY 2026 

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Rental market shock: Why residential rental income is rising (again) despite flat forecasts

Property investors are suddenly grappling with a reshaped market where forecasts have been turned upside down

It was not supposed to happen this year: Vacancy rates were meant to rise in 2026 and income was expected to flatten…not at all. Property investors are suddenly grappling with a reshaped market where forecasts have been turned upside down.

Louis Christopher of SQM Research joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.

In today’s episode, we cover:
As you were! The upset trend of the year for property investors 
The downgrades keep coming for house prices
CGT looks set to increase
Will a two-property negative gearing limit hurt?

It was not supposed to happen this year: Vacancy rates were meant to rise in 2026 and income was expected to flatten&hellip;not at all.&nbsp;Property investors are suddenly grappling with a reshaped market where forecasts have been turned upside down.
Louis Christopher of SQM Research joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.
In today&rsquo;s episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>As you were! The upset trend of the year for property investors&nbsp;</li>
<li>The downgrades keep coming for house prices</li>
<li>CGT looks set to increase</li>
<li>Will a two-property negative gearing limit hurt?</li>
</ul>

Why residential rental income is about to move higher (again) 

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Separately Managed Accounts: Advisers love them, but should you?

SMAs are booming inside the financial advice sector: But if they are so terrific, then why is regulator ASIC asking so many probing questions around fees and conflicts of interest?

SMAs are booming inside the financial advice sector: But if they are so terrific, then why is regulator ASIC asking so many probing questions around fees and conflicts of interest?

Nathan Fradley of Fradley Advice joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.


In today's show, we cover...
The good, bad and potentially ugly side of the SMA boom
Will SMSFs get a fair deal in the new Compo scheme of last resort
Reward points and super funds- a marriage made in the marketing department
Why are financial advice fees not coming down if AI cuts costs?

SMAs are booming inside the financial advice sector: But if they are so terrific, then why is regulator ASIC asking so many probing questions around fees and conflicts of interest? Nathan Fradley of Fradley Advice joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
 In today's show, we cover...
<ul>
<li>The good, bad and potentially ugly side of the SMA boom</li>
<li>Will SMSFs get a fair deal in the new Compo scheme of last resort</li>
<li>Reward points and super funds- a marriage made in the marketing department</li>
<li>Why are financial advice fees not coming down if AI cuts costs?</li>
</ul>

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Introducing: Forward Slash

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