FED:Labor launches costings broadside from budget back foot Opposition policies would cost hundreds of billions of dollars, the treasurer says, as he defends Labor's controversial changes to taxes on investments. AAP · May 31
'Likely he's lying': treasurer points finger at rival Future generations will be left with a "multibillion-dollar debt bomb" if the coalition repeals proposed tax changes, the treasurer warns. AAP · May 31
Labor shrugs off claim tax shift will sink house prices The government is selling controversial investment tax changes as an attempt to rebalance the playing field between young and old Australians. AAP · May 30
Data centres drive record $6 billion investment boom A spike in spending on equipment needed to power AI has underpinned strong growth in business investment, despite a slowdown in consumer spending. AAP · May 28
Labor set to push through tax reforms despite backlash An 'overall framework' on tax reform will be introduced to the parliament despite warnings capital gains tax changes will still hit successful businesses. AAP · May 27
Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says. AAP · May 27
Inflation eases to 4.2% but interest rate rise still on horizon, economists warn Inflation dipped in the year to April as the government’s fuel excise relief kicked in, but price pressures remain and experts predict RBA may still raise cash rate The Guardian - AU · May 27
FED:Treasurer hoses down calls to carve up his tax revamp Business groups are urging the federal government to have a major rethink over its capital gains tax measures but Jim Chalmers is remaining steadfast. AAP · May 27
'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge' The coalition will still vote against the government's budget tax changes, even though it means voting against a $250 tax offset for working Australians. AAP · May 26
Australia is forcing Chinese investors out of rare-earths projects. That creates other risks It’s been a significant month for Australia’s ambitions to become a critical minerals superpower, while balancing its relationships with China and the United States. The Conversation · May 25
Barr dismisses concerns about bracket creep wiping out public sector wage rise Bracket creep 'needs to be dealt with' but concerns overblown. The Canberra Times · May 25
A new government tactic to avoid scrutiny just dropped Some advice for public servants ahead of budget estimates. The Canberra Times · May 24
As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave Budget 'losers' can cause a lot of grief. The Canberra Times · May 22
Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes Several MPs tell Guardian Australia they are keen to see tweaks, and some are engaging directly with treasurer’s office The Guardian - AU · May 22
The Canberra Times · May 21 The controversial budget shift treating startups as 'cash cows', stifling dreams 'Now they've devalued our company, what's the point?'
The Guardian - AU · May 21 The Coalition has dubbed the trust changes in Labor’s budget a ‘death tax’. Experts say that’s wrong The opposition has dusted off an infamous scare campaign. So what exactly is changing?
The Conversation · May 21 Grattan on Friday: As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting “influencers” to Canberra for the event. This broadens the audience and often garners favourable publicity.
AAP · May 20 'Out of touch': businesses blast ex-PM's budget backing Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.
The Guardian - AU · May 20 ‘Marginal change’: Keating lashes Coalition, John Howard and startup sector over CGT claims Former Labor prime minister says the wealthy have been beneficiaries of tax system ‘distortion’ for decades
The Guardian - AU · May 20 How Labor’s budget hit the brakes on Australia’s housing market Economists believe home values are set for their first national slump since 2022, though Australia’s persistent housing shortage means any fall would be short term