Ecstra Foundation welcomes the opportunity to make a submission regarding the 2026-2027 Federal Budget. Ecstra urges the Federal Government to recommit to a nationally coordinated financial capability strategy to help address the pressing financial challenges facing many Australians. These include rising cost of living, deepening wealth inequality, digital exclusion, the surge in financial scams, and… Read more »
Declining financial literacy levels in Australia require immediate focus from government to ensure young Australians are taught about finance, understand basic money concepts and that these lessons are reinforced at key life stages, says Ecstra Foundation CEO Caroline Stewart. Ecstra’s 2024-2025 Federal Budget submission calls on the government to elevate the importance of financial education… Read more »