Budget 2023: Funds for tertiary and schools, early childhood a big winner
Early childhood had the biggest boosts in the education section of today’s Budget. It used the spending to ease cost-of-living pressures on families with young children and address complaints from early learning centres about the affordability of pay parity for their teachers. The single most-expensive new initiative extended eligibility for 20-hours of free early education […]
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US ambassador says South Africa gave weapons
The US has accused South Africa of providing ammunition to Russia through a Russian ship that docked at the Simon’s Town naval base in Cape Town in December last year. US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety said America was convinced that SA, despite the fact that it claims it takes a non-aligned stance on […]
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Is it cheaper to buy a house in Australia?
Is it cheaper to buy a house in Australia? As New Zealanders debate once again whether to head across the Tasman for higher wages, perceived cheaper living and an easier path to citizenship, OneRoof asked the experts if it really is cheaper in Australia. The answer is a resounding maybe. Wages are higher but Australian […]
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Kiwis in Australia will have pathway to citizenship
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs have today announced a new direct pathway to Australian citizenship for eligible New Zealand citizens. Changes in 2001 made it more difficult for New Zealanders in Australia to attain citizenship. Today we have announced that from 1 […]
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Latest around SARS
South African taxpayers seeking to become non-residents are being rejected for contradictory and inconsistent reasons, says Thomas Lobban, the head of individual cross-border tax at Tax Consulting SA. Lobban said those seeking to be a non-resident for tax purposes must be prepared for an increased likelihood of rejection. READ MORE
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