Stronger than expected GDP figures see interest rate cut bets dialed back
The Australian economy grew 0.6 per cent in the June quarter, slightly ahead of economists’ expectations. Australian Bureau…
The ‘golden era’ of reform in the 1980s and 90s wasn’t all peachy. It had a dark side
The Albanese government’s economic round table is over. If it inspires the government to pursue wholesale reforms in…
Labor’s roundtable has started a long overdue debate on prickly topics
Thumping election victories can have perverse consequences. One of them is how they create the conditions for hubris…
Anti-corruption advocate calls for greater scrutiny over political lobbyists
The good news, for those currently striding the halls of power, is that there is life after politics.…
Productivity summit ends with treasurer signalling tax reforms
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has conceded Australia’s tax system is “imperfect”, declaring he’s “won support” for broader tax reform…
Productivity summit ends day two with progress on rules changes to boost housing supply
Rules holding back superannuation funds from investing potential billions of dollars into housing and renewables projects could face…
Leaked Treasury advice lists possible outcomes of Labor’s yet-to-be held roundtable
A leaked Treasury document has revealed a number of recommended outcomes for the federal government’s yet to be…
Prime minister plays down tax reform opportunity at productivity meeting
The prime minister has talked down the prospect of major tax reform emerging from the government’s productivity round…