Crackdown slated for $3 billion illegal tobacco trade Australian Border Force will receive a major funding boost in a crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade the government has labelled a "serious tax crime". AAP · Jan 13, 2024
Labor says it’s looking for ways to ease cost-of-living pressures. Just don’t mention the stage-three tax cuts The cuts are already baked into the RBA’s forecasts and economists say there is little point looking at alternatives The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2024
Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure Draft laws for mandatory reporting of climate-related risks have been released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. AAP · Jan 12, 2024
NSW police say man they shot dead outside medical clinic was armed – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024
Morning Mail: supermarkets under scrutiny, world’s hottest year record ‘smashed’, Trump immunity tested in court Government eyes supermarket pricing in bid to ease cost of living; and Trump’s lawyers argue for immunity from prosecution The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024
The stage-three tax cuts are politics over policy – and no way to save our struggling economy If Anthony Albanese is determined to forge ahead with the Coalition’s fiscal booby trap, any political capital must be used on genuine redistributive tax reform The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024
Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour. AAP · Jan 8, 2024
Storm clouds loom for economy as rain, floods take toll The fallout from severe storms in Queensland could lead to consequences for the economy and budget bottom line, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned. AAP · Jan 7, 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers Has Appropriated Girl Math To Justify The Bonkers New Cost Of A Passport Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been accused of appropriating Girl Math to justify the increased cost of Australian passports. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 16, 2023
Australians may get more cost-of-living relief in the next budget, Jim Chalmers says Exclusive: Treasurer says government working on measures to ease the squeeze as well as policies to accelerate transition to net-zero emissions The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year It’s been a difficult year for the economy, and the year ahead also is looking challenging. Treasurer Jim Chalmers, overseer of the government’s economic policy, joins us on the podcast to talk about the latest budget numbers, interest rates, changes to the Reserve Bank board, Australia’s debt, cost of living… The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023
Treasurers accuse Albanese government of profiting at states’ expense Daniel Mookhey blames federal government for NSW’s budget black hole, while Tim Pallas says it is the beneficiary of Victoria’s success The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023
Australia cricketer Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his 'all lives are equal' shoes Australia batter Usman Khawaja has worn a black armband because he wasn’t allowed to wear shoes branded with a “all lives are equal” humanitarian message on Day 1 of the series-opening cricket test against Pakistan The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Australia cricketer Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his ''all lives are equal'' shoes Usman Khawaja wore a black arm band to show solidarity with people suffering in Gaza, after the ICC prohibited him from wearing shoes with a humanitarian message. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023 Jim Chalmers’ lucky budget surplus is no comfort to workers whose pay is shrinking It’s hard to get excited about Myefo figures when median earnings fell, stage-three tax cuts remain sacrosanct and there are no new measures to relieve cost-of-living pressures
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 More tax in government coffers hailed by treasurer The mid-year fiscal update contained no extra cost of living relief, although the federal treasurer has not ruled out more help in his next budget.
The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023 There's a glimmer of hope in the mid-year budget update, but inflation is still a big challenge The federal government knows people are doing it tough. Inflation and interest rate pressures have put the cost-of-living at the forefront of voters’ minds.
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress The federal budget update acknowledges more must be done to secure and wire up renewables, with clean energy "superpower" status remaining a work in progress.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023 Federal budget improvement is good news for Jim Chalmers but households still face squeeze While commodity prices are propping up revenue and a likely surplus, household consumption is flat and savings have fallen – and there’s an election coming
The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023 Budget update forecasts deficit of $1.1 billion this financial year The federal budget is headed for a small $1.1 billion deficit this financial year, according to the update released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher on Wednesday morning.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 Myefo 2023: Australia’s federal budget on track for wafer-thin $1.1bn deficit Mid-year economic and fiscal outlook reveals $12.8bn improvement in budget bottom line due to strong labour market and commodity prices
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 Morning Mail: Chalmers faces crucial choice, Cyclone Jasper to hit today, Cop28 into extra time Budget update will show boost from commodity prices and immigration; rich countries accused of hypocrisy at climate summit
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains The federal budget is looking healthy thanks to a surprise revenue boost but inflation is proving persistent and is continuing to hurt household finances.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 Stronger than expected budget position to fuel calls for cost of living relief, economists say Majority of additional revenue disclosed in midyear budget update likely to be banked to avoid further stoking inflation
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Shifting the needle on the housing crisis: will Chalmers’ plan to slug foreign home buyers be enough? Treasurer has announced plans to triple fees foreigners pay when buying established homes and to double penalties for leaving a property vacant