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Families set to pocket more than $60 a week from stage-three tax cuts

Treasury analysis shows ‘mums and dads’ will be among the biggest beneficiaries when 1 July cuts kick in, Jim Chalmers says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024

When Michele Bullock tells us she’s not for turning in fighting inflation we should believe her

The RBA governor is reminding everyone that her mandate covers not just inflation, but also full employment

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024

Top economists give budget modest rating and doubt inflation will fall as planned

Asked to grade Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget on his own criteria of delivering on “inflation in the near term and then growth in the medium term”, most of the 49 leading economists surveyed by the Economic Society of Australia and The Conversation have failed to give it top marks.

The Conversation · May 26, 2024

Reserve Bank tipped to hold interest rate but economists split on when cuts will start

Pundits and investors expect the RBA to leave its cash rate unchanged at 4.35% when the board meets on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024

Stage-three tax cut changes will have minimal effect on inflation, economists predict

Banks say tax tweaks approved by Anthony Albanese’s cabinet may slow pace of RBA interest rate cuts and further reforms are needed to fill budget shortfalls

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2024

Labor could raise welfare payments for cost-of-living relief without stoking inflation, economists say

Albanese government would need to couple any increases in unemployment benefits and pensions with savings, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2024

View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg puts political ambition aside to remain in business

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s decision to put a business future before an attempted political revival is a blow for the Liberal Party, but a relief for the teal member for Kooyong, Monique Ryan.

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

Controversial new Tasmanian AFL stadium could add $226m a year to economy, report finds

But a parliamentary committee says there has been no evidence to bolster the key assumptions underpinning the business case

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

Unpleasant budget looms as Victoria eyes soaring debt

There are not many pleasant ways for Victoria to bring its perilous financial position under control ahead of the state budget, a leading economist says.

AAP · May 22, 2023

‘Significantly weaker’: Unemployment rise sparks fears for Australian jobs

A surprise uptick in unemployment in April has stoked fears the labour market may be starting to turn, as forecasts predict a jobs downturn.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023