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Chief economist update: Japan on the mend but BOJ, Abe not taking any chances

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2020
... to compile a full-scale economic stimulus package to support growth this fall as the previous two were to protect lives, jobs and firms. In that sense, comprehensive steps to boost the economy are not in place yet." Both the government and the central ...

Unemployment hits 21-year high

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020
... Treasurer Josh Frydenberg labelling the figures as devastating. "Female employment fell by 118,000, making up 52% of the jobs lost in the month of May," Frydenberg said. "Young people, youth employment, fell by 103,000, making up 45% of those jobs lost ...

Chief economist update: Honey, COVID-19 got me sacked

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020
With most of us, Australians all, only just emerging from isolation and many businesses still locked down or operating with limitations, the rising rate of unemployment - from 5.2% in March to 6.4% in April to 7.1% in May - doesn't surprise. In ...

Sargon buyers announce execs, ditch Sargon name

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... deregulation, and in 2016 joined Six Park's investment advisory board. Two former Sargon executives have retained their jobs in the shuffle. Andrew Peterson will continue as the chief operating officer and Darran Goodger as the chief operating officer ...

Chief economist update: COVID-19 nightmare makes Brexit a dream

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... than doubled from 1.229 million in January 2020 to 2.802 million in May. Those that were fortunate enough to retain their jobs saw their pay packets eroded. The annual growth in average weekly earnings (excluding bonuses) slowed from an 11-year high ...

We cannot prevent the blow: PM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2020
... expenditures under control, boosting revenues through pro-growth policies that lift investment and helping Australians back into jobs. "Neither excessive austerity, nor higher taxes are the path that our government will pursue," Morrison said. "We will ...

Men gamble ERS payment away: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2020
New data released by illion and AlphaBeta (part of Accenture) shows that there are vast differences in how early release of super payments are being spent between the genders. While women who access their super early are more likely to spend on essential ...

Chief economist update: Australian Renaissance

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2020
... agreement struck between the federal, state and territory governments that would slash -approval times in half to create 66,000 jobs." "As well, Mr Morrison will pledge another $1.5 billion so the states and territories can immediately start work on ...

Super fund calls for government support

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... successfully through our most serious health crisis in a century, the National Cabinet faces the daunting challenge of creating jobs and getting Australia back to work - issuing a government bond to generate billions of dollars of needed investment in ...

ATO streamlines tax return process

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... deduction some people might be claiming due to COVID-19 is expenses for protective items required for work. "Taxpayers working in jobs that require physical contact or close proximity with customers or clients during COVID-19 measures may be able to ...