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Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... Carer Payment. "This is about putting the right incentives in place to get more Australians into work," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "We want to make sure the stepping stones are in place to enable more Australians to take up a job or work more hours." ...

Treasury consults on PwC-linked reforms

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... biggest crackdown on tax agent misconduct in Australian history. Commenting on the consultation opening, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Albanese government is taking a strong stance against blatant misconduct in the tax advice industry. "The PwC scandal ...

Treasury names new ASIC commissioners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... and for maintaining the integrity of Australia's financial system. I look forward to working with them." Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: "On behalf of the Albanese Government, I thank outgoing commissioners Danielle Press, Sean Hughes and Karen Chester ...

Government cracks down following PwC scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... rebuild people's faith in the systems and structures that keep our tax system and capital markets strong," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a joint statement with the finance minister, attorney general and assistant treasurer. "We're also cracking down ...

Should wealthy Aussies use super to fund aged care?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
... superannuation funds being written out in bequests. That doesn't square," Jones said. While Anika Wells and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are setting out to investigate various solutions, Jones concluded that he doesn't think superannuation can be carved ...

Michele Bullock to be next RBA governor

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced this morning Michele Bullock will take over as Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor from Philip Lowe in September. Chalmers said the government is proud to announce the ninth governor ...

RBA deputy governor joins Westpac

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... uncertainty around RBA governor Phillip Lowe's position as the end of his term draws near. Last month, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a government consultation had opened and Lowes' possible reappointment would be decided by the end of July. When ...

Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... of Australians are still under the pump. Inflation will be a bit higher than we'd like for a bit longer." However, Chalmers said Australia is still in a position of strength when compared to its global counterparts. "We know people are still under ...

Next RBA boss to be picked in July: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
... term is set to end in September and the government intends to consider the appointment around the middle of the year, Chalmers said today. "This is a big job and it's a big call, and we're working through it in the usual methodical and considered ...

Treasury mandates APRA consider climate risks in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... the government is explicit in requiring the regulator to consider risks related to climate change as part of its work," Chalmers said. "This includes promoting transparency in relation to financial risks and the adoption of climate reporting standards." ...