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Chalmers pledges to ‘end the super wars once and for all’ and calls for end to early access

Treasurer proposes to enshrine in law a new definition of super to guide future policy decisions

The Guardian - AU

The Lowe road – the RBA is treading a 'narrow path' between inflation and recession

It’s a tough time for central bankers the world over, but especially for Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe.

The Conversation

6,000 words but silent on falling real wages: what Chalmers got wrong on 'values-based capitalism' and fixing our economic woes

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ recent essay in The Monthly, “Capitalism after the crises”, tells us a lot about economic predicament faced by the Albanese government and governments around the world.

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Afternoon Update: Unemployment rises to 3.7%; Queensland shooting declared terrorism; and the ‘perfect’ cosmic explosion

Jim Chalmers says there are ‘human consequences’ for slowing economy

The Guardian - AU

RBA boss Philip Lowe defends record bank profits as he flags further rate hikes

Philip Lowe says it is important in the long term to have "strong" banks that are turning a profit, even though it may be hard to hear for people in the grip of skyrocketing mortgage repayments.

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Paul Bongiorno: Aston by-election puts sharp focus on political faultlines

The by-election date for the Melbourne seat of Aston hasn’t been announced, but it is already having a significant impact on politics.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: The undemocratic independent Reserve Bank

Politicians refer so often to the “independent” Reserve Bank that its initials should change to the IRBA, writes Alan Kohler.

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No such thing as a free lunch. Questions for RBA governor Philip Lowe about ‘cosy’ meeting

RBA governor Philip Lowe will be asked to explain why he privately briefed elite bankers about the ninth consecutive rise in interest rates – during a

The New Daily

Treasurer says government's energy market intervention is already working to provide household relief

Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells ABC Insiders the federal government's intervention is putting downward pressure on electricity prices, and inflation remains the economy's greatest challenge.

ABC News

Jim Chalmers confident Australia will avoid recession despite warnings of more interest rate rises

The treasurer also noted ‘very encouraging’ signs on power prices falling, saying Labor’s energy price relief package was working

The Guardian - AU

Intervention for energy prices working, says treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says intervention in the energy market is working and that a decision will be made mid-year on the fate of RBA governor Philip Lowe.

AAP

RBA backs power bills relief plan to help ease costs

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers has seized on support for a power bill relief plan as he meets his state and territory counterparts online.

AAP

Walking the ‘narrow path’: Will Australia avoid a recession in 2023 as Jim Chalmers predicts?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers isn't predicting a recession in 2023, but experts say the risk is rising as consumer spending slows.

The New Daily

A story for every place, not jobs and growth: Revive reflects global trends in policy – cultural and otherwise

Federal Labor is engaged in urgent reform, making up for the “lost decade” under the Coalition. The Voice, industrial relations, climate change, universities, health, Asian-Pacific diplomacy, research and development are all undergoing significant policy review. We can now add the new National Cultural Policy, dubbed Revive.

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Tanya Plibersek blocks Clive Palmer’s proposed coalmine – as it happened

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RBA warns of at least 2 more interest rate rises in coming months, as the economic outlook worsens

Australia’s cash rate has hit 3.35%, after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for the ninth time in a row – and signalled more interest rate pain ahead. The 0.25 percentage point rise adds A$90 a month to a $600,000 variable mortgage.

The New Daily

‘Higher than expected’: RBA signals more rate hikes as 2023 inflation battle begins

The Reserve Bank has kicked off the New Year with another squeeze on homeowners, lifting its target cash rate to a decade-high 3.35 per cent.

The Guardian - AU

Jim Chalmers says it’s absurd to expect him to copy Paul Keating as critics lash values-based capitalism essay

Treasurer says 2023 priorities include cost-of-living relief, a tax expenditure statement and the intergenerational report and wellbeing framework

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Fury over Chalmers’ essay is a reminder to Labor: change won’t get an easy ride

The government has an enormous agenda this year but the reaction to the treasurer’s ideas signals the obstacles it faces

AAP

Letters explaining $5 note shock decision released

Letters explaining the future of Australia's $5 note, which will include a replacement for the portrait of the monarch with a new design, have been released.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: national cabinet falls short on primary care, AMA says; US police kill again; and a Chinese spy balloon

Strengthening Medicare report welcomed but experts criticise lack of detail on making GPs more affordable for Australians

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s voice pledge, Turnbull raises Aukus sovereignty risk, Shell profits double

The prime minister will go ahead with the referendum even without bipartisan support, he tells us

The Guardian - AU

Superannuation tax breaks will cost budget $52bn, almost matching Australia’s age pension

New analysis calls for major changes including restrictions on concessions as the country risks having ‘two classes of state-funded retirees’

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Grattan on Friday: Chalmers attracts some flak for blue sky ideas but the government has bigger problems

Jim Chalmers likes to say we need national “conversations” about the economic issues facing the country. Now, just as the new parliamentary year is set to begin on Monday, Chalmers has bought himself a doozy of a conversation, with his essay advocating we embrace “values-based capitalism”.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Pell funeral met with protests; no Charles on $5 note; and the ACT’s new EV incentive

Tony Abbott leads the praise inside St Mary’s Cathedral while protesters outside face off with funeral attenders in sometimes heated exchanges

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