James Kirby

James Kirby, The Australian’s Wealth Editor, is one of Australia’s most experienced financial journalists. He is a former managing editor and co-founder of Business Spectator and Eureka Report and has previously worked at the Australian Financial Review and the South China Morning Post. He is a regular commentator on radio and television, he is the author of several business biographies and has served on the Walkley Awards Advisory Board. James hosts The Australian’s Money Puzzle podcast.

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Nearly-completed units are advertised for sale for sale in Brisbane, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. Approvals for the construction of new homes rose 11.4 per cent across Australia in October, following an 11.2 per cent fall in September. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Pressure on shared home ownership experiment

The nation’s homebuyer grant framework could change beyond recognition after a surprise move in the Victorian budget.

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High Court judge Justice Susan Crennan waits to receive the Order of Australia in Canberra, Friday, April 11, 2008. Justice Crennan was awarded a Companion in the General Division. (AAPImage/Alan Porritt) NO ARCHIVING

Sex discrimination tangle looms for new super tax

Former High Court Justice Susan Crennan has suggested a new super tax will discriminate against women with defined benefit pensions.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Pedestrians walk past National Australia Bank Ltd. branch at Barangaroo on March 27, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. In the last quarter, Westpac Bank reported a quarterly cash profit of A$1.8 billion, meeting consensus expectations, while NAB experienced a 17% decline in first-quarter cash profit compared to the previous corresponding period, reflecting varying performances among the major Australian banks. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Sell all my bank stocks? You must be kidding

Big brokers say it’s time to quit bank stocks but everyday investors should put that call into context or risk serious damage to their investment.

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MONEY MONEY MONEY: It's time to start sorting out those dockets and getting organised for tax time.Photo Candyce Braithwaite / Warwick Daily News

Inflation’s rebound rattles the caps on super

The unwanted inflation surge has unnerved the superannuation sector, increasing pressure on a range of thresholds and settings.

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ANZ remaking the millionaire mortgage market

A move by ANZ to test special deal mortgages on a minority of wealthy postcodes is being watched closely and if it works, expect the other banks to clamour for the business.

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13/10 William Street, Double Bay, NSW 2028, , Sydney property tycoon Stephen Burcher, who hired out his luxury super yacht for Taylor Swift's Sydney cruising, has listed a Double Bay investment property. The penthouse apartment captures water views from its William St setting. Burcher bought it in 2019 for $2,987,463.

New mortgage trial for millionaires in select suburbs

If you live in one of these 145 ‘low risk’ postcodes, then has ANZ got a mortgage deal for you. Check if your home makes the list.

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Borrowing for shares is back in front of ‘mum and dad’

After a sharp decline, ‘gearing into shares’ is set to return through the unlikely doorway of index funds.

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The ATO has revealed all the changes this tax time due to COVID-19. Picture: iStock

The top six ways to save on tax, legally

Things are going to change tax wise from July 1 and it’s an exceptional opportunity for you to fine tune your returns.

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The ‘dangerous’ property tax change about to hit Victoria

A surprise move by the sea-change shire of Mornington in Victoria to tax all new property developments has alarm bells ringing.

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Panoramic aerial bird's eye view of Shelly Beach at the southeastern end of Manly, a beachside suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Hot summer day with many people on the beach enjoying sun.Photo - iStockESCAPE 20 MARCH 2022savvy

Is the property market heading for a soft patch?

After a strong run, auction clearance rates are now dropping and the time it takes to sell a residential property is increasing. What’s changed?

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