Chalmers promised action on inflation and productivity. The scorecard on both is grim
On the morning after last year’s landslide Labor election win, Jim Chalmers declared a shift in priorities for…
One Nation super policy could cut retirement savings by $50 billion, according to analysis by Labor
New analysis of One Nation’s superannuation proposal shows the policy could see up to $50 billion diverted from…
What does a downgraded credit rating mean for everyday Queenslanders?
Queensland’s credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in 17 years, adding pressure on the state’s…
Australia’s economy grows faster than expected, raising RBA interest rate rise risk
Australia’s economy grew 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, slightly beating most economist forecasts and further raising…
Super Members Council modelling finds under-18s losing millions due to ‘outdated’ law
Thousands of teenage Victorian workers are missing out around $115 million in superannuation due to a law which…
Chalmers cautious but upbeat as he scraps fuel discount amid softening inflation
There were no bold declarations about corners being turned or missions being accomplished. After delivering a pre-election prediction…
Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns
The economic risks for Australia from the continuation of the Middle East war are increasing, the Treasury has…
Push to better means-test age pension eligibility against family home in $10 billion savings bid for government
A radical proposal has been put forward to save Australia almost $10 billion per year that involves a…
Falling house prices bring relief for some while a financial nightmare for others
Meg Girdler went all in to buy her small Sydney apartment near the peak of the market in…
Treasurer says ‘death tax’ claims are a scare campaign, ‘pure and simple’
A new minimum tax rate on trusts used to manage wealth inherited after death is being labelled a…
RBA interest rate decision: Economists tip hike to 4.35 per cent
Australians are on edge ahead of the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision on Tuesday afternoon, with many experts…
Albanese government’s frustration rises alongside fuel prices and inflation
Fuel prices and inflation aren’t the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese…