Punters Politics – laughter creates change
Last night in Canberra, FreedomFFS sponsored a table at the inaugural Punters Politics “Political Fundraiser” — an event designed to amplify the voices of ordinary Australians. These are the voices too often ignored in favour of the vast sums of money and influence flowing to politicians from paid lobbyists. Independent Senator David Pocock and others […]
Is the AI boom becoming the next Big Short?
The investor who became famous for predicting the 2008 Global Financial Crisis — and who inspired the film The Big Short — has just made another bold move. Michael Burry has placed a massive $1.5 billion bet against two of the world’s biggest AI companies. His move shook Wall Street and sparked new fears that […]
What happens to your super when you die?
No one loves talking about death, but here’s an important question that most people get wrong: What actually happens to your super when you die? Most assume it goes to whoever’s named in their Will. But it doesn’t. Superannuation sits outside your estate. It’s held in your SMSF, and unless you’ve given the trustee a […]
The Government Isn’t Done With Your Super Yet
The government may have stepped back from its planned super tax on balances above $3 million — but it’s not an end to “cash grabs further down the track”, according to former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Speaking about Labor’s changes during an interview with the Institute of Public Affairs, Abbott made two critical points: […]
When Death Comes – a Guardian-led Roadmap for Families
We’re proud to announce the SECOND EDITION release of a powerful new resource for Australian families: When Death Comes – The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Death, Loss & Legacy A Guardian-led, step-by-step roadmap designed to support families through one of life’s most vulnerable moments. This is the first practical “playbook” written for everyday Australians — […]
Tax Office Exposed in Court
In October 2025, the Supreme Court of Queensland handed down a decision that’s made waves across Australia’s legal and financial circles. The case, known as R v Clarke (No 9) [2025] QSCPR 17, involved a taxpayer (using the pseudonym “Julie Clarke”) who had been prosecuted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for alleged fraud. But […]
The Great Tax Reset
Is This Really a Backdown — or the Beginning of Something Bigger? The government has just “retreated” on its controversial $3 million super tax (Division 296) after months of backlash. They’re now saying the tax rate will be 30% and 40%, not the 15% that applies to most super funds. But here’s what they don’t […]
The Great Wealth Transfer — and the Great Grab That Follows
Australia is heading into the biggest intergenerational wealth transfer in history — up to $224 billion a year by 2050. But alongside that comes a surge in family provision claims, will disputes, and “no win, no fee” lawyers hunting estates like it’s open season. Add vulnerable family homes, unprepared sole director companies, and collapsing small […]
Gold’s Big Run: What’s Behind It — and What Happens Next
Gold is on the move again, breaking record after record and stirring old questions about what’s really driving it. Is this just another rally, or a sign that confidence in paper money is cracking? According to analysis from Ainslie Bullion, the surge isn’t just hype. It’s being fuelled by deeper global forces — central banks […]
Is Silver the Most Mispriced Asset of the Decade?
For decades, silver has played second fiddle to gold—volatile, underpriced, and largely ignored. But in 2025’s monetary landscape, that could change fast. According to monetary historian and analyst Mike Maloney, silver isn’t just undervalued—it’s fundamentally mispriced. Why Silver Matters Now Silver isn’t just an industrial metal. It’s monetary metal, and it has centuries of history […]