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ISSUE 109                                                                                     APRIL 2025

           NAVIGATING AUSTRALIA’S


             ECONOMIC CROSSROADS



                     RESILIENCE, REFORM, AND THE

                       ROLE OF PREFERENCE VOTES













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        INSIDE                      BY WEALTH ADVISER

                                    Introduction: Setting the Stage
        1   Navigating Australia’s Economic
           Crossroads: Resilience, Reform,   Australia finds itself at a critical juncture. The nation’s economy, while resilient in many
           and the Role of Preference   respects, faces mounting pressures from stagnant real income growth, rising costs of living,
           Votes                    and declining productivity. These challenges have been compounded by global uncertain-
        4   Life Expectancy Reimagined:   ties, including geopolitical tensions and post-pandemic economic shifts. On the political
           Navigating Financial Risks and   front, Australia’s preferential voting system has brought about a new era of electoral dy-
           Retirement Realities     namics, with minor parties and independents playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping
        7   Tax Cuts, Housing Support, and   policies.
           Healthcare Reforms: What the   This article explores how Australia can navigate this crossroads by addressing its eco-
           Federal Budget Means for Your   nomic challenges through reform, leveraging its unique voting system to foster resilience
           Wealth
                                    and inclusivity, and offering practical insights for investors seeking stability in uncertain
        10  Q&A: Ask a Question     times.

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