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Chalmers unveils Economic Reform Roundtable agenda

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... "This is all about bringing people together and building consensus around the big challenges and opportunities in our economy," Chalmers said. "From competition to capital attraction, AI to approvals, innovation to better regulation - there's a lot to ...

Productivity Commission recommends corporate tax cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... to the Budget over the medium term. Draft recommendations in its interim report, Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy, would see the company tax rate fall by up to 10% for businesses with revenue under $1 billion, which it said would lift business ...

'We're proceeding' with Div 296: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... Reform Roundtable is set to kick off next month where Chalmers said experts and leaders from different sectors of the economy will gather to discuss how to lift productivity, economic resilience and budget sustainability. Independent MP Allegra Spender ...

Rest boosts impact, sustainability investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... become eligible for the Age Pension in 2050 or later. "We believe decarbonisation will continue to influence the global economy and society for many decades to come and expect this long-term trend to create valuable investment opportunities for our members," ...

Former CBA chief economist joins UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... 2020. During his tenure, Halmarick pioneered the use of CBA's own data to extract key insights into the Australian economy on a regular and consistent basis. He developed the CommBank's Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index and oversaw the ...

Rest calls for super performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... affordable housing and possibly other emerging local industries. "This is an essential reform to encourage investment in economy-enhancing local businesses and infrastructure," Rest said. The super fund added that the government should ensure that any ...

American Century cuts US outlook amid tariff impacts

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... stagflation or recession, according to American Century. The firm's latest outlook presents a hard landing for the US economy has become "increasingly likely", although a soft landing remains possible. The potentially large and far-reaching impacts ...

Brighter Super awards $50m mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... will see Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) invest Brighter Super members' retirement savings back into the state's economy through high-growth, innovative businesses. The mandate will invest in businesses delivering strong returns, driving job ...

Treasury opens consult on non-compete reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... are contrary to the public interest, there is increasing evidence supporting the fact that these clauses are harming the economy," Treasury's consultation paper says. "These clauses dampen job mobility, even when they are not legally enforceable, since ...

Bullock reaffirms RBA's 'gradual easing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... while keeping employment strong - and even growing - that is a great outcome for workers, families, communities and the economy. "In the end, the best way to promote the economic welfare of Australians is by achieving low and stable inflation alongside ...