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Economy
With interest rates, ‘have we done enough?’
Deputy governor says cost pressures and inflation are RBA’s responsibility and ‘we have to put that right’.
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Economy
Plenty of economic data to help shape mood
Senior economist says ‘challenge is how people will behave around cost pressures for households and business’.
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Economy
Politicians no longer doing right thing for communities
Keep owning social services but new report shows public disquiet over the work governments do for constituents.
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Economy
‘Don’t stuff it’: Labor relishes One Nation super fight
A call to expand early access to retirement funds to tackle cost-of-living pressures from Pauline Hanson has given the government a boost in a busy week.
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Economy
Immigration debate ‘has not kept pace’ with the data
New report shows a big drop of 45 per cent in migrant numbers in Australia since the peak number in 2023.
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Economy
All eyes on key data and RBA governor’s speech
Leading economists believe interest rates will remain on hold despite elevated inflation and cost of living pressures.
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Economy
Billionaire friendship could prompt backlash
An unlikely alliance between Pauline Hanson and a billionaire benefactor threatens to undermine her relationships with colleagues, a political expert warns.
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Economy
‘Getting this right’: Labor unveils blueprint for AI
Anthony Albanese will draw parallels between the impact of artificial intelligence on society to the introduction of civil aviation in a major policy speech.
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Economy
‘Column of smoke’: coalition launches One Nation attack
An economic blueprint has been pitched by the coalition to win over voters as it warns One Nation won’t be able to deliver on its promises to Australians.
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Economy
‘We are the heartland’ but ‘we don’t need rebranding’
Libs need to ‘communicate more with the public about the fact that it’s only the Liberal Party that will look after Australian families’.
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Regulation
Tax reforms to impose ‘substantial costs’ on the public
Accountants are warning Labor’s controversial tax reform will lead to “substantial compliance costs” on taxpayers, calling for legislative changes.
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Economy
‘They want us to do better, they want things to change’
Politicians on all sides are listening to opinion polls and the voice of the people, promising a positive response.
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Economy
Labor gets ‘message’ after historic poll for One Nation
Pauline Hanson’s party has for the first time in a poll’s history overtaken Labor in popularity, as Anthony Albanese’s approval rating hits a low among voters.
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Economy
Coalition plan to ‘incentivise more investment’
Bold move to increase capital gains tax discount which will ‘get money moving where it is needed’.
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Economy
Reserve Bank to closely monitor labour figures
New jobs data expected to be steady despite impact of events in the Middle East and inflationary pressures.
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Economy
Australian economy expected to add thousands more jobs
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is forecast to post a positive gain in jobs when it publishes new data, as economists mull over sweeping tax changes.
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Economy
Budget won’t be war between generations: treasurer
Jim Chalmers has played down suggestions possible changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax would be breaking promises with the electorate.
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Economy
‘Most responsible’: Labor pledge for high-stakes budget
Labor will unveil net savings for the second consecutive budget as it faces claims it is planning a “tax assault on family” through investment changes.
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Economy
‘We’ll tackle immediate homes needs’ – PM
The upcoming federal budget is widely tipped to pare back incentives for property investors as the prime minister promises to tackle intergenerational inequity.
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Market
Massive funds injection to help fast-track approvals
Prime Minister announces package to speed up approvals process and eliminate long waiting times for projects.
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Market
War in Middle East could bring tax reform in Australia
Analysts now not sure if rates will rise on Tuesday due to the global instability.
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Market
Veterans call for ceasefire on Defence property sell-off
The RSL is pushing back against the sale of almost 70 Defence properties, saying veterans have “deep connections” to many of the historic locations.
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Market
All eyes on crucial data ahead of first RBA meeting
Homeowners will wait with bated breath for the Reserve Bank of Australia to hand down its cash rate decision after the release of inflation figures.
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Market
Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed billions of dollars in savings as other projects in the budget blow out amid “grave” concerns over its bottom line.
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Market
‘Sense of urgency’: extra social homes fast-tracked
Community housing advocates have praised fast-tracked funding to build an extra 5000 social homes to urgently address Australia’s shortfall.
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Regulation
Fines of $18,500 for firms hiding payments to hackers
Businesses that fail to disclose ransomware payments could face fines of more than $18,500 under Australia’s first standalone Cyber Security Act.