Producers welcome Treasurer’s budget tweak to petroleum resource rent tax An overhaul of the petroleum resource rent tax will help get Australia's finances back on track, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The New Daily · May 6, 2023
Millions to receive up to $500 in energy bill relief at federal budget, as Treasurer flags broader cost of living support In this week's federal budget, up to $500 in assistance will go to millions of households to help pay energy bills as part of a wide-ranging cost of living package. ABC News · May 6, 2023
Federal budget: Labor to collect billions more in petroleum resource rent tax Treasurer Jim Chalmers and finance minister Katy Gallagher announce changes ahead of budget tipped to be at or near surplus The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2023
Extra billions flowing into budget but real wages not tipped to grow for another year Workers will have to wait another year before their wages outstrip the rising cost of living, according to Treasury forecasts to be released next week. ABC News · May 5, 2023
Workers to get real wage lift ahead of schedule Australian workers can expect to see their pay packets growing faster than consumer prices by early next year. An improvement in real wages, which The New Daily · May 5, 2023
Labor may be ‘vindicated’ by the budget, but a surplus would be cold comfort for those grappling with the cost of living Jim Chalmers is balancing talk of the S-word with the promise of ‘responsible economic management’. What does that mean for those who most need support? The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023
Jim Chalmers promises cost-of-living relief for all ages as speculation on surplus intensifies Housing affordability, clean energy and ‘place-based’ responses to poverty major priorities in Albanese government’s budget The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023
Budget shows real wages expected to start growing early next year and promises effort to 'shift the needle' in disadvantaged communities Real wages are expected to start growing slightly earlier and grow more strongly than previously forecast, according to the latest Treasury estimates. The Conversation · May 5, 2023
‘Disappointing’: Big banks post huge profits, but leave savers behind Some of Australia’s big banks are posting gargantuan profits this week as rising mortgage bills fatten their coffers. The New Daily · May 5, 2023
Jim Chalmers attacks ‘coalition of weirdos’ as Labor pushes Senate to vote on housing fund next week Treasurer says budget will include ‘additional measures’ to help renters as Greens launch last-ditch bid to restart negotiations The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023
ParentsNext has finally been axed but it remains to be seen if other punitive programs will be abolished Its abolition was long overdue and the Albanese government is to be commended for heeding the calls of experts and advocates The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023
Queensland coal projects cancelled over failure to provide environmental impact information The federal Environment Minister cancelled two projects over the failure of proponents to provide information on environmental impacts, which was requested over many years. ABC News · May 5, 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists nation's most vulnerable will be supported in federal budget Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he has not forgotten the nation's most needy as he prepares to hand down next week's budget which is expected to have a strong focus on cost of living support. ABC News · May 5, 2023
Opposition leader says no federal intervention needed – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023
The New Daily · May 4, 2023 Treasurer reveals ballooning cost of Liberals’ ‘parting gift to the country’ The total interest bill on federal government debt is expected to add up to about $110 billion over the next five years — about $700 a second. This is
The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023 $60m a day: soaring interest bill on Australia’s debt eclipses cost of childcare or infrastructure Jim Chalmers says $112bn cost over five years is one of fastest growing pressures on budget, blaming Coalition for the ‘mess’ it left
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Grattan on Friday: Albanese enjoys London limelight while Chalmers sweats in budget spotlight The timing of history. How Anglophile and monarchist Tony Abbott would love to have been the prime minister attending the coronation. To say nothing of John Howard, a key figure in fending off an Australian republic in 1999.
The New Daily · May 4, 2023 Give rate rises to savers too, Treasurer tells banks Treasurer Jim Chalmers has urged banks to pass on the latest interest rate hike to savers without delay.
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Nurses union fears nursing homes won't pass on 'historic' $11.3 billion budget commitment to boost aged care wages The nurses union warns the aged care sector has form when it comes to avoiding paying wage rises, and says the government must oblige providers to pass on a historic 15 per cent pay increase to all workers, not just those on award rates.
The Conversation · May 3, 2023 Jim Chalmers wants a truly independent RBA. He should be careful what he wishes for Might Jim Chalmers have forgotten Labor Party history?
The New Daily · May 3, 2023 Alan Kohler: Why this week’s RBA meeting was different Jim Chalmers is touting 'responsible' spending. Can it be “responsible” in the context of the battle by the RBA to slay inflation?
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023 Jobseeker: what we know before the budget, who will benefit and who won’t Under consideration is a lift in welfare payments for the over-55s but critics say too many younger people would miss out
The Conversation · May 3, 2023 Government to spend $11.3 billion over four years to fund 15% pay rise for aged care workers Tuesday’s budget will include $11.3 billion over four years to fund the 15% pay rise aged care workers will receive from July 1.
The New Daily · May 3, 2023 ‘Smashing families’: Premiers take aim at RBA rate rises Three premiers have taken aim at the RBA over rapidly rising interest rates, following Tuesday's decision to impose another hike.
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023 Labor accused of playing ‘footsies’ with Australia’s major challenges if it pursues risk-averse budget ‘Bold is what we need’ from budget to lift people out of poverty and address cost of living, Grattan Institute’s Danielle Wood says