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Australia's mineral wealth, renewable energy potential and unique regional positioning will be spruiked by the nation's treasurer to big money in the Big Apple.

Ahead of Anthony Albanese’s White House visit, a ‘price floor’ and US investment in mining ventures have been flagged

A resilient labour market is the jewel in Labor’s crown when it comes to its economic record. Is this month’s data a blip, or the start of something bigger?

After months of vociferous pushback from the superannuation industry and wealthy investors, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has softened his proposed super tax reforms. The move is a pragmatic political compromise – but it also raises questions about policy consistency and long-term fairness.

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An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.

Jim Chalmers says revised superannuation tax reforms still raise a ‘substantial’ amount of money, but it will be much less than before

Government now plans to scrap tax plan’s application to unrealised gains and delay start date of changes to July 2026

The Albanese government has finally announced a major retreat on its proposed controversial superannuation changes.