Coatello cuts to hurt retirees

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Treasurer Peter Costello presents a paper on policy options for aging population, restricting the attractive planning strategies available to retirees. The proposed changes will reduce the assets test exemption from 100 per cent to only 50 per cent thus reducing the retirees' cash flow. The need for the accountants serving retiree and pre-retiree markets to be pro-active to ensure the clients the best possible outcome is emphasized.

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Workplace relations

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The federal attorney-general has released an information paper setting out proposals to make age discrimination in employment unlawful under federal legislation. The new legislation would outlaw direct and indirect discrimation on the ground of age.

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Attracting the foreign dollar

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The main issues covered in a treasurary consultation paper (RITA) are mentioned. The recommendations made by CPA Australia in relation to the Controlled Foreign Company rules are described.

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