Reserve Bank review ‘will be relevant’ to Philip Lowe’s chances of a second term, Chalmers says Treasurer says it is not a ‘performance review’ but will ‘feed into our thinking’ about RBA leadership The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022
Pleasing none, Albanese presents consensus position on rising power bills; gets tentative tick Anthony Albanese has ultimately stepped in for the consumer on energy, but limited the fallout to industry. The New Daily · Dec 7, 2022
Chinese ambassador hails ‘very successful’ meeting – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
States asked to step up on power prices Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he believes the states and territories will be able to agree to measures to lower power prices. AAP · Dec 6, 2022
Federal Labor prepared to compensate states in effort to drive down energy bills Commonwealth to compensate states for imposing cap on coal prices, treasurer says, meaning bill relief for Australian households in first half of 2023 The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
Afternoon Update: RBA rate hike; Kirstie Alley dies; and a heatwave for northern Australia Central bank warns of more rises to come after raising cash rate to 3.1% The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
Treasurer capitalises on top credit rating Australia has maintained its AAA credit rating by Fitch Ratings, which noted the government's decision to show spending restraint in it's first budget. AAP · Dec 4, 2022
Chalmers hopeful of Russian oil cap impact The G7 and Australia have agreed to a $US60 a barrel cap on Russian oil, following the European Union's decision on the same move. AAP · Dec 3, 2022
Australia to become 'more assertive' on foreign investment in critical minerals Top lithium supplier Australia is set to become more selective about who it lets invest in its growing critical minerals industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday. Reuters · Nov 25, 2022
Labor backs critical minerals mining boom The treasurer says foreign investment and bolstering local manufacturing will be central to a refreshed critical minerals strategy. AAP · Nov 24, 2022
Nude activists target fast fashion in Melbourne CBD – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Morning Mail: Albanese’s emissions tightrope, Christmas air fares soar, Baker Boy scoops Arias In today’s newsletter: how Labor fought a fierce pre-election battle over climate policy; air fares sky-rocketing ahead of festive getaway; Yolŋu rapper cleans up at the Arias The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Treasurer hosts housing investor meeting Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with private sector representatives on Friday for a roundtable on housing investments. AAP · Nov 24, 2022
Review panel pledges to revitalise RBA An independent panel set up to examine the Reserve Bank of Australia says it will make recommendations to "revitalise" the central bank. AAP · Nov 24, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022 Global shocks likely to drive more frequent interest rate changes, RBA says Central banks will need to adjust rates more often to respond to unpredictable levels of inflation, Philip Lowe says
ABC News · Nov 22, 2022 'Electric car discount' to pass parliament, taking thousands off the cost of popular low emissions cars Crossbench senators have agreed to support a deal that will make some electric vehicles cheaper, and end tax benefits for plug-in hybrids from 2025.
AAP · Nov 20, 2022 Labor eyes energy price fix by year's end The treasurer is meeting with manufacturers and other businesses to discuss possible solutions to soaring energy prices.
AAP · Nov 20, 2022 Chalmers backs his budget on inflation Without spending restraint, Treasury analysis implies Australian households would be facing a double whammy of higher repayments and higher inflation in 2023.
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022 Super funds should use their substantial holdings for public good Last month Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the National Housing Accord, intended to build a million new homes in Australia. Part of the plan is to encourage superannuation funds to invest in social and affordable housing.
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 Australia, China leaders looking to stabilise ties at meeting on Tuesday Australia will be looking to stabilise its relationship with China but does not expect a swift resolution to differences between the trade partners when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022 To start cutting gas and electricity prices, here's what the government looks likely to deliver by Christmas Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he’ll have a system in place to deal with rising energy prices by Christmas.
The New Daily · Nov 15, 2022 Anthony Albanese to hold ‘really important’ G20 meeting with Xi Jinping Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a G20 meeting between Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese won't fix everything, but is still an important step.
AAP · Nov 14, 2022 Albanese and China's Xi meet in Bali Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a significant diplomatic breakthrough at the G20 summit.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022 Nearly 90% of Australians want government to step in on energy costs, poll finds Survey shows strong support for lowering prices by limiting exports and imposing windfall profits tax on gas companies
ABC News · Nov 8, 2022 China's demand for Australian iron ore stalls, sending the price for our biggest earner spiralling WA's iron ore miners are ramping up production with new mines, but with the commodity price falling, is it worth it?