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Why the RBA should not cut rates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... wait" before beginning the cutting cycle but added that the central bank is likely to deliver a cut before the federal election. "I think one of the things that will impact the decision, frankly, is... politically, they're probably in that window ...

Australians don't trust politicians with their super: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... said Labor's perseverance in raising taxes is eroding Australian's trust in the government on the eve of the federal election. He called for the proposal to be shelved in favour of an economy-wide, evidence-based tax review after the next election. "The ...

Jones instigates CSLR review, levy hits $70m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... virtually unscathed," she said. "The problems with the CSLR are known, and urgent. In the context of a looming federal election, we urge the minister to act now on the fixing the issues that are within his power to resolve." CPA Australia's spokesperson ...

Financial services minister Stephen Jones to retire from politics

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... and minister for financial services Stephen Jones is retiring from politics and will not contest the upcoming federal election. Jones spent 15 years as the member for Whitlam - covering Illawarra and the Southern Highlands. In a statement, he expressed ...

Chalmers' claims on super tax are 'misleading': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... house in October last year; it currently remains before the Senate and could be postponed to until after the federal election. Burgess has previously pointed out the Bill will likely not pass the Senate crossbench, but claimed the government is confident ...

Financial services deregulation boosts economy by $2bn: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... products and facilitate the movement of consumers into more modern, higher performing, and lower-cost products. The Federal Election Policy Priorities report also points to implementing an evidence-based review of the tax system, instead of piecemeal ...

Aussie billionaires make $67k per hour: Oxfam

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... peoples are in the poorest 20% of the population," Oxfam Australia chief executive Lyn Morgain said. "As the federal election looms, it's critical that our political leaders take bold steps to ensure the super-rich pay their fair share of taxes ...

$3m super tax will level playing field: Australia Institute

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... on members' earnings above $3 million from 15% to 30%. The bill's future now rests after the upcoming federal election. Jericho said if the government can convince the crossbench to support these changes, all Australians would be better off. ...

Australian economy on the up in 2025: Vanguard

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... tightening, public sector demand remains robust, a trend which he expects will continue in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. "Moreover, a significant factor contributing to the stickiness of inflation in Australia is stagnant labour productivity ...

Firms treat CSLR as 'insurance policy': FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... relations and policy George John is hopeful that the committee will report by the designated date. However, if the federal election is called before May, the inquiry lapses. "The calling of the election is when parliament is suspended and we'll have ...