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Chief economist update: Frydenberg spends big

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... is not over. For as long as the virus persists, so will we. So tonight, we go further." This is according to federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who last night, went further, announcing a spending splurge of around 74.6 billion in order secure Australia's ...

More flexibility for retirees

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... their real estate assets. "Under the Coalition, Australian seniors will always have more control over their money," treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. The government is also extending the central control and management test safe harbour from two to five ...

Personal, business tax cuts revealed

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... receive a $255 reduction while those with incomes of $90,000 to $126,000 the offset phases out at three cents per dollar. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the tax measures are a way to ensure the momentum of Australia's economic recovery from the onslaught ...

No big losers in FY22 budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
Just about everyone is a winner in this year's federal budget, with treasurer Josh Frydenberg extending tax cuts, significant measures to enhance women's economic security and a $15 billion infrastructure spend. Delivering the 2021/22 federal ...

Australia is coming back: Frydenberg

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... years leading up to the Global Financial Crisis and the second time since the early 1970s. "Australia is coming back," treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. At the height of the pandemic, Treasury feared unemployment could reach as far as 15% and the economy ...

Infrastructure investment builds to $170bn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... opportunities for growth and jobs. In this budget, we are investing $1.2 billion in our digital economy strategy," federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. "Establishing a new national network of Artificial Intelligence Centres to drive business adoption ...

What to expect from the budget

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... Ahead of the federal budget tonight, there is already some good news for the superannuation sector and small businesses. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released details about a few initiatives that will be included in the budget. The government will allow ...

Government launches digital economy strategy

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
... strategy will allow Australian businesses to capitalise on the opportunities that digital technologies are creating," Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. "Greater digital adoption will improve our competitiveness and lift our productivity - driving job creation ...

Labor won't support YFYS Bill in current form

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... Interest Duty. In the committee's final report, Labor took issue with seven main features of the Bill: power to the Treasurer to override superannuation trustee's investment or payment decisions, stapling to underperforming funds, inadequate ...

ASIC appoints new chair, deputy chair

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021
... of a review into his salary were announced in January 2021, when he announced he would depart ASIC. In a statement, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg thanked Shipton for his contribution. "Mr Shipton has shown great commitment and dedication to ASIC during his ...