Sexism and harassment rife at crucial economic agency An independent review into the Productivity Commission has uncovered sexism, harassment and bullying, prompting a range of workplace reforms. AAP · Oct 6, 2023
Morning Mail: new tax cuts push, World Cup to span three continents, crypto empire ‘built on lies’ Thinktank suggests four ways the treasurer could reform stage-three cuts as Fifa reveals the (many) hosts of the 2030 tournament The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Please, don't bring back the Commonwealth Employment Service There’s talk of bringing back Australia’s Commonwealth Employment Service. The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023
Stage-three tax cuts: overhaul could save budget $130bn and deliver bigger savings to most workers Australia Institute says its plan would let government lift jobseeker payment while still improving budget bottom line The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Australia's emissions must decline more steeply to reach climate commitment: OECD Australia’s emissions need to decline “on a much steeper trajectory” if it is to meet its declared commitment of a 43% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development says. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023
Labor unveils super tax tweaks on big balances Tax office data shows super balances of $100 million-plus increasing more than 50 per cent in one year as Labor prepares to crack down on tax breaks. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Too hard basket: why climate change is defeating our political system This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition. The Conversation · Oct 1, 2023
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Jim Chalmers on jobs and work Treasurer Jim Chalmers released his White Paper on employment this week. The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023
Grattan on Friday: In the second half of this term Albanese will need to concentrate on delivery Labor’s national landscape is changing. Daniel Andrews’ abrupt exit from the Victorian premiership this week is the latest development in a wider picture. The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023
Drought funding should focus on programs with ‘lasting public benefit’, review finds The $5bn Future Drought Fund has underspent its $100m annual budget every year since it was established in 2019 The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023
The Albanese government blew its shot at setting a historic new unemployment target Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government’s employment white paper is “ambitious”. I’m not convinced. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2023
Farmers backed to tackle disasters, drought front on Farmers and regional Australia are being told to seize the opportunities of the nation's transition to a net-zero economy after warnings of worsening droughts. AAP · Sep 26, 2023
Deputy premier puts hand up for Victoria’s top job – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023
Payment plan to help pensioners, job seekers into work Job seekers will get welfare benefits for up to six months as they transition into the workforce, under a suite of changes announced by the Albanese government. AAP · Sep 25, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023 Job services must shift from merely clipping tickets to actually changing lives Let’s hope Labor’s new model overcomes the barriers to work and ceases the endless churn of the unemployed
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023 Albanese government pledges $41m for six Tafe centres of excellence and more higher apprenticeships White paper to be released on Monday promises new policy initiatives including national skills passport
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2023 Employment white paper to deliver more highly qualified workers in net zero, care and digitisation The government will commit $41 million for technical and further education and “higher apprenticeships” when it releases its white paper on employment on Monday.
AAP · Sep 24, 2023 Labor's jobs plan not at odds with RBA, says treasurer Treasurer Jim Chalmers says his ambition for full employment is not in conflict with the RBA's endeavours to reduce inflation.
AAP · Sep 24, 2023 Skills passport wanted to connect workers and employers More than $9 million has been committed to a national system that would help workers connect with employers looking for people with their skills and training.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023 NT chief minister allegedly assaulted – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Smashing barriers key to Labor's full employment vision The federal government wants to get as many people in the workforce as possible by dismantling any hurdles holding them back.
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years The Labor federal government has smashed its earlier forecasts for a budget surplus, although the treasurer says deficits are expected in coming years.
The Conversation · Sep 22, 2023 No, the RBA review won't mean handing the bank's decisions to part-time outsiders Misinformation is circulating about recommendations concerning the Reserve Bank board made by the RBA Review, of which I was a member.
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 RBA governor could chair two boards under restructure Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there are still a handful of issues the Reserve Bank and the government are working through from the review into the central bank.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Australia's government posts $14.2 billion budget surplus after 15 years in the red Australia’s government has reported a $14.2 billion budget surplus for the last fiscal year