Australian economy still limping along, data may show New data is expected to show the national economy continues to be sluggish, in line with Treasurer Jim Chalmers' warning in parliament last month. AAP · Nov 30, 2024
‘Getting things done’ a fitting mantra for the tidal wave of laws the government pushed through in one week Frustrated that his agenda was stuck in the Senate, the prime minister decided it was time for recalcitrants to be forced to the table – and it worked The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Albanese gets down and dirty in deal making and breaking as Senate rushes to Christmas finish In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia Gillard’s government. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2024
Albanese government plan to raise tax on super balances over $3m all but abandoned Exclusive: Amid a chaotic end to the parliamentary session, Labor fears a repeat of franking credit policy fiasco that helped cost the 2019 election The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024
Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm Energy rebates have lowered Australia's headline inflation rate, but the Reserve Bank remains focused on underlying price pressures. AAP · Nov 26, 2024
'Surprise' budget windfalls drying up, economists warn Australia's budget fortunes are shifting, with Deloitte Access Economics predicting a deeper deficit than predicted in the May budget. AAP · Nov 25, 2024
Deloitte predicts December budget update will show bottom line has worsened since May, in fiscal ‘thud’ Next month’s update of the federal budget will forecast a bigger deficit for 2024-25 than was predicted in the May budget, according to the Deloitte Access Economics’ Budget Monitor, released on Tuesday. The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024
'All about jobs': minister spruiks net zero tax breaks The Labor government is playing hardball on its production tax incentives, arguing opposing the policy will cost jobs and Australia's global competitiveness. AAP · Nov 24, 2024
Australian Government Rejects Elon Musk's Internet Control Allegation Australian government dismisses Elon Musk's claims of internet control, focusing on child protection legislation and regulatory efforts to safeguard online... Top News · Nov 22, 2024
Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get through late work Richard Marles is an ambitious man who hasn’t given up the dream of one day reaching the top job. But, despite being deputy prime minister, his profile is much lower than that of Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the candidate considered most likely to succeed Anthony Albanese as Labor’s leader. The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024
New ‘best practice’ principles for superannuation products are coming. We asked a panel of experts what should be included We all know how important it is to save enough money for retirement – but what about spending it wisely when we get there? The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024
Budget update will revise down company tax receipts but treasurer Chalmers welcomes economy’s ‘soft landing’ Next month’s federal budget update is expected to revise down company tax receipts for the first time since 2020, amid continued low economic growth in the near term. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024
Dutton’s position on international student caps ‘utterly reckless’, Giles says – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2024
AAP · Nov 19, 2024 'A sliver': don't expect oversized budget windfalls Falling iron ore prices and a weaker labour market will weigh on this year's revenue upgrades, the federal treasurer says.
AAP · Nov 19, 2024 Changes to super to bolster transparency and quality Retirees hoping to use their savings will be offered improved transparency and information as the government introduces changes to superannuation.
The Conversation · Nov 19, 2024 Chalmers targets reforms to superannuation products and transparency in the retirement phase Treasurer Jim Chalmers will announce on Wednesday a package of reforms to the retirement phase of the superannuation system, to make it easier to navigate and consumer friendly.
The Canberra Times · Nov 18, 2024 Businesses wary of new cash mandate Theft and human error led one Canberra cafe to stop accepting cash.
AAP · Nov 18, 2024 Pacific expresses interest in Cook Islands' super deal A deal will allow Cook Islanders permanently migrating home from Australia to take their nest egg with them, plugging a gap in a pact with New Zealand.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2024 Backflip on international student caps ‘baffling’, MP says – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2024 Australian businesses selling essential goods and services to be forced to accept cash payments Treasury confirms cheques will stay in circulation until 2029 but then cease to be accepted as legal tender
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024 Businesses will have to accept cash for essentials under government plan The Albanese government, anxious to prevent a dash from cash by businesses, says it will mandate that they must accept it for essential items.
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024 Jim Chalmers has provided an extra $900 million to boost productivity. But this ‘high priority’ problem is going to need an across the board effort Productivity is the greatest structural problem in our economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. He says there is “no higher priority for reform”.
AAP · Nov 13, 2024 'Gone backwards': Hopes fund can revive home-building A $900 million fund has been welcomed by economists hopeful it will modernise the construction industry where productivity has been flat for three decades.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024 Australians’ wages increase faster than inflation for fourth quarter running ABS confirms wage price index rose an annual rate of 3.5% in September quarter, bringing some relief to households battling cost of living pressures