The Latest Breaking News from MYEFO

Taylor compares past figures with future forecast for misleading migration claim

An expert has described the Opposition Leader's methodology as "dodgy" after he claimed this year's migration rate is running 80,000 ahead of forecasts.

AAP · May 26

Jim Chalmers won’t have good news in Myefo. Instead, he’ll be trying to sell Labor’s good intentions

The unwelcome return of inflation means Anthony Albanese’s government is desperate not to be seen to be adding to the problem

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025

Upturn or uncertainty: decoding Australia’s 2024 economy and what it means for you next year

Despite jobs growing and interest rates tipped to drop, a variety of factors mean the economy could be tested soon

The Guardian - AU · Dec 25, 2024

2024 budget delivers minor surplus but deficits loom over economy as Australia’s spending ramps up

Major shortfalls predicted over next two years as Jim Chalmers downplays potential for inflationary pressures

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024

Australia budget 2024: the six graphs you need to see

A surplus matters less than what choices the government makes in its budget – here’s what Jim Chalmers’ statement tells us

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024

Second surplus on track for Australia but budget will report a fall in revenue, treasurer says

Jim Chalmers says slide in iron ore prices and uptick in jobless rate mean budget will report a much smaller revenue upgrade than in recent years

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024

Golden zone: could Australia’s economy pull off a miracle in 2024?

Signs suggest inflation and interest rates may fall considerably without killing growth or employment. The government will be desperately hoping so

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023

Myefo 2023: what’s in Labor’s end-of-year budget outlook and what does it mean for you?

Slashing infrastructure projects and limiting spending while raising tax receipts are some of the ways the federal government hopes to curb inflation

The Guardian - AU · 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.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023