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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.

AAP · Mar 24

Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief

David Pocock says a flat 25% export levy on gas producers could redirect ‘wartime profits’ to struggling Australians

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24

Fuel companies warned to give Aussies fair go at bowser

To address fuel availability issues at service stations, companies will be allowed to co-ordinate with each other on supply but not prices.

AAP · Mar 21

Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel

Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

The Conversation · Mar 18

The Latest: Iran attacks Israel and Gulf countries after an Israeli strike kills its security chief

Iran launched strikes toward Israel and Gulf countries, hours after an Israeli strike killed its security chief

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Winding back the capital gains tax discount could reduce property prices by about four per cent, compared to what they would be under a no-change scenario.

AAP · Mar 18

PM calls national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 17

Capital gains tax discount ‘skewed’ housing towards investors: Senate inquiry

A Senate inquiry has provided Treasurer Jim Chalmers with ammunition for his plan to pare back the capital gains tax discount in the May 12 budget.

The Conversation · Mar 17

Tax discount 'skewing' property market to investors

A parliamentary report has found significant tax discounts on capital gains have tipped the scales in favour of investors compared to owner-occupiers

AAP · Mar 17

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

AAP · Mar 15