| What ASIC’s Car Finance Findings Mean for Jetski Buyers Sat, 04 Jul: ASIC’s 24 June 2026 review of car finance has put a sharp spotlight on how asset loans are sold, priced and managed in Australia. While the report focused on motor vehicles rather than personal watercraft, the lessons are highly relevant for anyone considering jetski loans, especially where finance is arranged through a dealer, broker or other third-party distributor. - read more
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| Why SME Structure Decisions Can Shape Future Finance Options Sat, 04 Jul: Australian SMEs are being urged to treat tax structure as a strategic finance decision, not simply an administrative task at launch. A recent Dynamic Business expert panel highlighted how early choices between operating as a sole trader, company, trust or partnership can become difficult and costly to unwind once revenue, assets, staff and outside investment enter the picture. - read more
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| Strata Broker Review Raises Fresh Questions for Owners Corporations Sat, 04 Jul: A fresh compliance review into strata insurance broking has intensified the sector’s focus on transparency, governance and the way owners corporations are supported through major insurance decisions. The National Insurance Brokers Association has responded by saying it will continue working with members and the code compliance committee after the review identified shortcomings in strata-related arrangements. - read more
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| Financial Misconduct Scheme Faces $170m Funding Gap Sat, 04 Jul: Australia’s Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has moved back into the spotlight after new figures pointed to a funding shortfall of about $170 million for financial advice claims in the 2026-27 year. The revised estimate lifts total scheme costs to $198.1 million, with $190.3 million attributed to the personal financial advice subsector. - read more
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| Broker Conflict Findings: A Reminder for Home Service Operators Sat, 04 Jul: Fresh scrutiny of broker conduct in the strata insurance market is a useful reminder for home service businesses that insurance advice should be transparent, documented and clearly aligned with the client’s interests. The National Insurance Brokers Association has responded to findings from the Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee after a review identified weaknesses in representative arrangements, remuneration disclosure, conflict management and oversight. - read more
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| New Insurance Code Draft Puts Claims Handling in Focus Sat, 04 Jul: The Insurance Council of Australia has opened public consultation on a redrafted General Insurance Code of Practice, with feedback invited until 21 July 2026. The proposal is not yet final, but it is an important development for anyone who relies on insurance to keep a small business operating, including personal trainers, fitness instructors and studio owners. - read more
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| Canstar’s Latest Update Sharpens the Cost Question for Landlords Sat, 04 Jul: Canstar’s 3 July 2026 landlord insurance comparison update gives Australian property investors a timely reminder that price is only one part of the cover decision. Its latest published figures, based on March 2026 research, show the national average annual premium for landlord building and contents cover on houses at $2,640, compared with $432 for units. The gap underlines how strongly property type, location, rebuild exposure and insured assets can influence what landlords pay. - read more
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| New-Customer Rate Cuts Put Refinancers Back in Play Sat, 04 Jul: The Reserve Bank of Australia’s June pause has not stopped lenders from competing for new mortgage business. While the cash rate remains at 4.35 per cent after three increases earlier in 2026, a fresh wave of lender discounting suggests the refinancing market is becoming more active again, particularly for borrowers willing to move rather than wait for broad rate relief. - read more
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| Zurich-Honey Deal Brings New Momentum to Landlord Insurance Sat, 04 Jul: Zurich Australia is set to deepen its position in the local personal insurance market through an expanded partnership with Honey Insurance, with landlord policies included in the new arrangement. From October 2026, Zurich will underwrite and manage claims for home, landlord and motor policies distributed under the Honey brand, as well as through Bank of Queensland and other partner channels. - read more
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| Right to Repair Push Could Change Farm Machinery Decisions Fri, 03 Jul: Australia’s proposed expansion of right to repair rules to agricultural machinery has become a timely issue for farmers who rely on tractors, headers, seeders, sprayers and other high-value equipment to keep seasonal work on track. The Federal Government’s consultation on extending the existing repair information framework to farm machinery closes on 3 July 2026, bringing the sector closer to a potential shift in how service and repair access is managed. - read more
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| Why personal loan comparison matters for July borrowers Fri, 03 Jul: Australia’s personal loan market has entered July with a clear message for households and small business owners: the advertised rate is only the starting point. Recent rate tables show a wide gap between the most competitive personal loan offers and the upper end of the market, particularly for unsecured borrowing. That spread matters because two applicants seeking the same loan amount can face very different total repayment outcomes depending on credit profile, product type, fees and loan term. - read more
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| ASIC Puts Car Finance Providers on Notice Over Loan Costs Fri, 03 Jul: ASIC’s latest review of Australia’s motor finance sector is a timely reminder that the cheapest-looking car loan is not always the fairest or most suitable option. Released on 24 June 2026, the regulator’s report examined more than 350,000 loans across eight car finance providers and found concerns around third-party distribution, fees, hardship support and borrower outcomes. - read more
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| Why Tax Refunds Are Now a Financial Lifeline Fri, 03 Jul: A new Finder survey published on 29 June 2026 has put a spotlight on how stretched many Australian households have become. Finder reported that 38% of Australians, or more than 8.1 million people, expect a tax refund this year. Of those expecting money back, 18% said the refund is critical to their financial wellbeing, equating to about 1.5 million taxpayers. - read more
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| What a Major Quad Bike Fine Means for Farm Risk Fri, 03 Jul: A recent quad bike fatality case in New South Wales has put farm safety, workplace liability and risk management back under close attention. ABC Rural reported on 2 July 2026 that Wumbulgal Agriculture Pty Ltd was fined $555,000 after an 82-year-old worker died in a quad bike accident at Yenda in the Riverina in February 2023. The company was found to have breached work health and safety obligations. - read more
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| New SMS Rules Give Australians a Stronger Scam Warning Signal Fri, 03 Jul: Australia’s new SMS Sender ID Register is now in force, marking a practical shift in how consumers can assess branded text messages from banks, insurers, government agencies and other organisations. From 1 July 2026, registered sender names should continue to appear as expected, while unregistered branded sender IDs are labelled as Unverified and grouped into a single thread by telcos. - read more
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| What DVA’s 2027 Allied Health Changes Mean for Provider Risk Fri, 03 Jul: The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has confirmed a significant change to the way allied health care for eligible veterans will be funded from 1 July 2027. The reform combines higher provider fees with the removal of the current treatment cycle and the introduction of a $5,000 annual allied health expenditure threshold for review of clinical effectiveness. - read more
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| Draft Insurance Code Puts Claims Standards Back in Focus Fri, 03 Jul: The Insurance Council of Australia has opened public consultation on a redrafted General Insurance Code of Practice, with feedback invited from 24 June 2026 until 21 July 2026. For fitness professionals, this is more than an insurance-sector process. It is a timely reminder that the value of a policy is tested not only by the premium, but by what happens when a claim, complaint or vulnerable customer situation arises. - read more
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| APRA’s Cyber Data Shift: What Consultants Should Watch Fri, 03 Jul: APRA’s latest move on insurance data may sound technical, but it has practical implications for Australian consultants reviewing their risk programmes. The regulator has confirmed it will separately publish cyber insurance and management liability data within the National Claims and Policies Database, rather than leaving those lines blended into broader liability categories. - read more
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| Why Crane and Rigging Risks Are Testing Construction Insurance Programmes Fri, 03 Jul: A new crane and rigging insurance facility in Australia has put a spotlight on a practical problem that many high-risk contractors already understand: when one job is insured across several policies, a loss can become a dispute about which insurer should respond. - read more
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| NSW Insurance Taxes Put Premium Affordability Back in Focus Fri, 03 Jul: New South Wales insurance customers are again at the centre of a cost-of-cover debate, after the latest state budget papers showed insurance-related taxes and levies are expected to raise more than $3 billion a year across the forward estimates. - read more
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| Electric Boating Is Becoming a Serious Buying Consideration Fri, 03 Jul: Electric boating is no longer sitting at the edge of the marine market as an experimental idea. The latest industry discussion points to a more mature phase, where propulsion, battery systems, onboard power management, charging access, vessel design and regulation all need to work together before electric boats can scale confidently. - read more
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| Record Commercial Card Debt Sends Warning to Australian SMEs Fri, 03 Jul: Australian small businesses are entering the new financial year with another cash flow warning light flashing. Recent analysis reported by Inside Small Business shows commercial credit card debt has climbed to a record $2.26 billion, with almost a quarter of that balance sitting in high-interest debt. Commercial card transactions have also risen sharply over the past two years, suggesting many businesses are leaning more heavily on short-term credit to manage everyday expenses. - read more
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| New Caravan Loan Snapshot Puts Repayments and Fees in Focus Fri, 03 Jul: Canstar’s caravan loan comparison, fact checked on 2 July 2026, is a timely reminder that the cheapest-looking offer is not always the lowest-cost path to getting on the road. For buyers weighing up a new van, used caravan, camper trailer or motorhome, the latest market snapshot shows a wide spread of personal loan options, with indicative rates and repayments varying according to credit profile, loan term, lender criteria and fees. - read more
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| What July’s Personal Loan Rates Mean for Cosmetic Surgery Borrowers Fri, 03 Jul: Australians considering elective cosmetic procedures have a fresh reminder that personal loan rates can vary dramatically depending on the lender, loan type and borrower profile. Canstar’s 1 July 2026 personal loan update shows some of the lowest unsecured personal loan rates on its database sitting from 5.76% p.a., while unsecured rates can also climb above 29% p.a. for some borrowers. - read more
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| What ASIC’s Car Finance Review Means for Borrowers Thu, 02 Jul: ASIC’s latest review of the car finance market is a timely reminder that the cheapest-looking loan is not always the cheapest loan. Released on 24 June 2026, the regulator’s Report 832 examined more than 350,000 car loans across eight finance providers and found concerns around loan costs, third-party distribution and how lenders monitor outcomes for customers. - read more
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