Global economy at ‘dangerous moment’: Chalmers
The US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz to cut access to Iran’s ports. Picture: Saul Loeb /…
Jim Chalmers pushes ambitious budget as Middle East war fuels inflation
War in the Middle East is threatening to push inflation in Australia above five per cent, as Treasurer…
Inflation in January slightly hotter than expected, keeping RBA rate hike on table
Inflation remained well above the Reserve Bank’s target band last month, keeping pressure on the central bank to…
Reducing inequality means taxing capital more — including inheritances
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the new shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, both say they are keen to do something…
IMF bucks RBA with strong Aussie economic growth forecast
The IMF has forecast stronger economic growth for Australia than the RBA is expecting while recommending tax reforms…
Jim’s big call on major report
The International Monetary Fund says Australia ‘is managing a soft landing’ after years of global economic turmoil. Picture:…
Bullock says government spending not sole factor pushing inflation higher as political fight heats up
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government’s spending for causing inflation to jump…
Nationals senator Matt Canavan questions if government and agencies can be trusted on hate speech laws and attacks Sussan Ley
Nationals senator Matt Canavan has delivered the message to Australians that they should not trust governments, as he…
How racism is shaping Australia’s migration debate
Australia’s cost-of-living crisis isn’t caused by migrants. It’s the result of inequality-driven policy — and scapegoating is making…
Jim Chalmers defends ‘professional’ Fed boss Jerome Powell in face of Trump attacks
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended US central bank boss Jerome Powell as professional and diligent after the Trump…
Slash spending and reform taxes, IMF urges Australia
Reviving the Gillard-era mining tax and slashing income taxes should be on the Albanese government’s agenda to boost…
Albanese’s salad days are stalked by the spectres of stagflation and soaring bills
As the prime minister saunters down the RAAF VIP airstair on Sunday after another successful overseas trip some…