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Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... East crisis, the 2026 Budget has been criticised or missing key opportunities to progress the clean energy transition. Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Strengthening Australia's Fuel Resilience package promises to deliver more fuel for drivers and related ...

Structural reforms necessary despite global shocks: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

Addressing the National Press Club Treasurer Jim Chalmers said global shocks are no longer rare and it is not possible to wait for calm to embark on big policy changes. "It's no longer possible to separate cyclical and structural change, or to deal ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... and strengthening fuel security, wealth managers decry investors and the economy will not come out on top. Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers' jampacked "five budgets in one" covered housing, fuel security, cost-of-living relief, tax reforms and ...

Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... into Australia's productivity agenda, progressing the majority of near-term recommendations for the Commonwealth," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... of "fairer tax arrangements" reforms in the 2026-27 Budget to address intergenerational inequity. From 1 July 2028, Treasurer Jim Chalmers proposes to introduce the new tax that will be paid by trustees given they control distributions. Beneficiaries ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled a new $2 billion Local Infrastructure Fund aimed at accelerating housing delivery and easing development delays. The fund will support local governments and state utilities providers in delivering essential "last mile" ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled the Federal Budget, delivering a deficit for 2026/27 of $31.5 billion, as the government prioritises reform over relief. The 2025/26 deficit came in at $28.3 billion, a far cry from the $36.8 billion that had been ...

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has affirmed the highly anticipated overhauls to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount and negative gearing in a bid to "level the playing field for first home buyers." The 50% CGT discount will be replaced with inflation-adjusted ...

Calls for CGT, negative gearing reforms 'unanimous': Mulino

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing - which are expected to be outlined in tonight's Federal Budget' - came about after "unanimous calls" for reform ...

Super funds welcome UK's Supers Unit to push investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... countries. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the sidelines of the G20. in Washington DC. A number of Australian super funds and investors, including ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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