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Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... still under pressure, which is why we're rolling out responsible cost of living relief and taking action to shore up fuel supply and ensure Australians are getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said Australia is not immune from global uncertainty ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... namely via superannuation funds. While this is positive, he points out that too much of the industry is focused on the supply. "Shouldn't we be working on demand? We should be going out there and educating and highlighting to people the opportunities ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... in the global economy and is having an impact at home, including on fuel prices," he said. "We've appointed a Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator to work with the states and territories to get fuel to where it's needed, released up to 762 million ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... fluid. The conflict in the Middle East could trigger a larger shock that destabilises the global economy, particularly if supply disruptions to oil and other commodity markets are prolonged," the RBA warned, foreseeing the potential for a "severe international ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... of the forward estimates. A small change in a forecast, but it tells a bigger story. Not primarily a demand story, but a supply one." Chalmers said Australia is facing inflation challenges in the near term, productivity in the medium term and ongoing ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... shock is short lived. But the more prolonged scenario would leave a bigger scar." Chalmers said capacity constraints on the supply side are expected to weigh on the economy. "It's why our Budget preparations are focused on three ambitious reform packages. ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... a long training gap and legislated professional year requirements which create a four-year structural lag in workforce supply; and the rising demand for advice with millions of Australians unable to gain access. "The number of financial advisers has ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... dissenting report, the Opposition described the findings as simplistic and one dimensional, saying it is actually a lack of supply that is driving the housing crisis, and a simple tweak to tax is not a solution. This view is supported by advice from ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... cents a litre on average across Australia since the start of the Iran war. The country currently has 36 days of petrol supply, 29 days of jet fuel, and 32 days of diesel left in the tank, according to Macquarie Business School senior lecturer Lurion ...

Global X to tap humanoid robotics boom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... manufacturing where workers are ageing faster than the general population, and healthcare where demand for nurses is outpacing supply. It also said jobs in construction and hospitality could be done by humanoids. The cost to produce humanoid robots has ...