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ANZ, Macquarie bring forward rate cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2025
... tracking above the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target range of 2-3%. Similarly optimistic about the figures was Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Speaking at a press conference after the figures were released, Chalmers put out a positive sentiment, though ...

Chalmers boasts inflation data, experts divided

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 JAN 2025
... of Australia's (RBA) target range of 2-3%. Speaking at a press conference after the inflation figures were released, Treasurer Jim Chalmers put out a positive sentiment, pointing to the significant decrease in inflation growth since 2022. "When we came ...

New tool will streamline regulation: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
... The government has released a new tool with the aim to streamline and coordinate regulation in the financial sector. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the tool will help build a more competitive, dynamic and productive economy. "We want to make it simpler ...

Government bolsters funding for payday super reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
... super payments will be $6000 better off in retirement just through receiving fortnightly super contributions. Notably, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has also announced that the government will also introduce legislation to recalibrate penalty and charges, incentivising ...

The productivity bubble has burst: Productivity Commission

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
... wages and living standards over time," he said. "... policymakers need to keep productivity front-of-mind," he said. Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently commissioned a series of Productivity Commission inquiries into how to boost productivity across five ...

Treasury flags $23bn in CGT benefits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2024
... received by people with above median income, and about 82% of the benefit was received by people in the top income decile." Treasurer Jim Chalmers added that the government has a "substantial agenda" when it comes to tax reform - including enacting the ...

Chalmers defends budget deficits in MYEFO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called his government's mid-year economic fiscal outlook (MYEFO) a "responsible set of books" despite major budget deficits likely to continue for a decade. The MYEFO forecasted a budget deficit of $26.9 billion for 2024-25 ...

Chalmers unveils new-look RBA boards

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... Australians and we're confident they have the right skills and experience to help lead this vital economic institution," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "The appointments are all about modernising the RBA to help ensure it can continue to meet our current ...

Productivity Commission tasked with five new inquiries

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... Commission has been tasked with five new inquiries focused on identifying ways to materially boost Australia's productivity. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the aim of the inquiries is to lift incomes, standards of living and create more opportunities for ...

Crypto operator to fork out millions after court ruling

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
... to engaging constructively with policymakers and regulators as these rules are developed. Yesterday, shadow assistant treasurer Luke Howarth said inaction on crypto is putting consumers at risk and holding back blockchain investment and innovation in ...
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