A new report from Standard & Poor's (S & P) Ratings Services shows ageing populations impacting on economies around the globe and ultimately determining their fiscal health. The report 'Global Ageing 2010: An Irreversible Truth' covers 49 countries and more than two-thirds of the world's population. The Australian analysis estimates age-related spending on health, pensions, and aged care to rise to 14.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2050 from its current 9.6%.
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ATO plans to charge GST on manufactured home parks scrapped
A concerted effort by the Residents Association of manufactured home parks has headed off the ATO which had planned to impose GST in mobile homes. This would have added 10% to the cost of the purchase of a home