Ethical Investing
Compact homes unlocking cheaper, cleaner city living
5 March
In a time of climate change and strained housing affordability, sometimes it pays to think small. At just 50 square metres, the apartments and townhouses inside the Two Sisters development in North Melbourne are far smaller than the 236 sq m average...[Read More]
Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear
18 February
At launch, the Electric Car Discount was expected to help about 5000 Australians get behind the wheel of a quiet, low-emissions, battery-powered vehicle. The policy, introduced in 2022, removed the fringe benefits tax from some electric cars,...[Read More]
Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars
5 February
Motorists will be offered another incentive to choose electric over petrol through a $60 million program to cut the cost of car loans. The Climate Energy Finance Corporation announced the scheme in partnership with Hyundai on Tuesday, revealing it...[Read More]
Building smarter: How to create an environmentally friendly home
29 January
Sustainability is no longer a niche consideration in property—it’s becoming a core part of how Australians design, build, and renovate their homes. With rising energy costs, increasing climate awareness, and greater buyer demand for efficient...[Read More]
Ethical investing: What makes it an attractive investment strategy
15 January
Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post. The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and...[Read More]
Novel car brands tipped to accelerate Aussie market
7 January
Dozens more car brands – from Forthing to Skyworth – are expected to drive Australia’s automotive market forward over the coming year. The number of vehicle brands is forecast to reach 67 in 2026, according to a report released by the...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We never take that trust for...[Read More]
Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing
19 November
Public investment in green energy and social housing has surged but worker shortages and sluggish productivity growth are holding projects back. Tens of billions of dollars were added to Australia’s major infrastructure pipeline in the past year,...[Read More]
What you need to know before making an ESG investment
13 November
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
How to align your money with your values: Ethical investing
30 October
In today’s world, more investors are seeking not only financial returns but also alignment between their money and their values. This approach, known as ethical investing, is about choosing investments that consider environmental, social, and...[Read More]
Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk
1 October
Coming clean on climate risks has proven “flawed” as a tool to steer investment away from fossil fuels and into renewables in line with global emissions goals, environmental groups have warned. More than 50 climate finance groups from Australia...[Read More]
Is ethical investing a no brainer? 5 Questions to ask your financial adviser
18 September
Ethical investing—also referred to as sustainable, socially responsible, or ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing—has grown rapidly over the past decade. More investors are seeking to align their portfolios with their personal...[Read More]
Ethical investing: what it means and how to know if it’s right for you
14 August
Ethical investing, also known as socially responsible investing (SRI) or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, is a strategy that seeks to align your investment choices with your values. Rather than simply chasing the highest...[Read More]
Heavy-hitter urges return of ‘world’s best’ carbon tax
23 July
Australia needs to bring back a carbon tax and should never have dumped the measure, an economic heavyweight says. Ex-Treasury secretary Ken Henry, now a leading environmental advocate, derided the Abbott-led coalition government’s decision to...[Read More]
What is ethical investing, how do I do it?
12 June
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesn’t need to stay. People have become...[Read More]