Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost The federal budget will be billions of dollars better off, even with added spending, because of higher commodity prices and inflation, a top economist says. AAP · Apr 12
Cuts to NDIS to be focus of Labor’s quietly launched razor gang ahead of May budget Exclusive: Taskforce led by former Treasury official Anthea Long will advise on cost-cutting options for $52bn program The Guardian - AU · Apr 8
Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. The Conversation · Apr 2
‘Uncertain times’: Albanese warns months ahead ‘may not be easy’ in rare address to nation about Middle East crisis Prime minister urges Australians to consider using public transport and conserve fuel for ‘critical industry’ and others The Guardian - AU · Apr 1
Stagflation risk: Chalmers heeds budget warning Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being urged to reform the tax and migration settings in the upcoming budget as the oil shock worsens Australia's productivity funk. AAP · Apr 1
'Team Australia': big business urged to help in crisis Conditions for Australian industry took its biggest one-month hit on record as a result of the Middle East oil crisis, prompting extra government support. AAP · Apr 1
Albanese to address the nation on the Middle East war and fuel crisis Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the nation at 7pm Wednesday night on the Middle East war, the fuel crisis and the government’s response to it, and what Australians can do in response. The Conversation · Apr 1
Anthony Albanese to address nation on Wednesday night as treasurer announces Covid-era support measures Prime minister to deliver address live at 7pm AEDT as Jim Chalmers says Iran war having ‘extreme impact on global economy’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 1
'Better world': inside Australia's pact with AI giant A Silicon Valley tech boss has warned of the consequences should AI fall into the wrong hands as he signed an agreement with Australia on related safety. AAP · Apr 1
Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up. AAP · Mar 31
Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
The Reserve Bank Just Banned Credit & Debit Card Surcharge Fees, Here’s How It’ll Impact You Say goodbye to those sneaky added charges! Pedestrian.tv · Mar 31
Debit and credit card surcharges to be removed in Australia by October Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes will help with cost of living and ‘Australians hate paying’ the surcharges The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy With fuel prices staying high, the federal government has announced a halving of the fuel excise for three months. This will cost the federal budget A$2.55 billion, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Conversation · Mar 30
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 30 Fuel Excise Slashed, New Powers Unlocked: What The PM’s National Fuel Plan Actually Does The PM’s new fuel crisis plan explained, including the three‑month fuel excise cut and state moves like free public transport.
The Conversation · Mar 30 Government slashes fuel excise, heavy vehicles charge for 3 months at cost of $2.55 billion The Albanese government will halve the excise on petrol and diesel and reduce the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero, both for three months, at a budget cost of $2.55 billion.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29 Labor backs Greens inquiry into gas export tax – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29 As the fuel crisis worsens and more sectors call for help, Labor must be prepared to make tough choices With the government warning of a ‘long tail’ to the current fuel crisis, Jim Chalmers’ May budget will have even more demands on spending than usual
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 26 Labor Backs Calls For 3 Million Aussies To Get An Above-Inflation Pay Rise: ‘Doing It Tough’ Labor is urging the Fair Work Commission to deliver an above-inflation minimum wage rise to help low‑paid workers cope with fuel costs.
AAP · Mar 26 Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.
AAP · Mar 25 Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation Australia's inflation rate will peak higher than previously forecast, as surging oil costs cause consumer prices to increase, a Paris-based policy body says.
AAP · Mar 25 RBA ready to shift up a gear as the neutral rate rises The Iran war will hurt consumers by pushing up prices and slowing the economy but the Reserve Bank must act to contain inflation expectations, an official says.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25 Australians can expect high fuel costs to linger for far longer than the war in Iran Rising inflation and unemployment mean effects of Iran war could be even worse than the post-Covid cost-of-living crisis
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24 Morning Mail: fears for economy amid fuel crisis, Israel sets sights on Lebanon, Mafs star Mel Schilling dies Treasurer says end of Middle East war ‘can’t come soon enough’ as economy faces series of shocks
AAP · Mar 24 Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.