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'We're living in the world China is making': Conference

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... we're hearing the drumbeat support," Grant said. Evidently, Peter Dutton has said we need to prepare for war and Scott Morrison has talked about red lines. In Australian politics, China has become a threat, Grant even went so far as to say that ...

Morrison government names new chair of Foreign Investment Review Board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
Bruce Miller has been appointed as chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a five-year period. Miller has spent over 30 years of his career in the Australian government, covering senior positions in the Department of Foreign Affairs ...

Recession-style policy but no recession: Grattan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
... although there is no such situation. Speaking at the Financial Standard Chief Economist Forum in Sydney today, Wood said the Morrison government's fiscal policy strategy is very unusual. "The government is going to be putting about $13.4 billion ...

Australia imposes further sanctions on Russia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022
... support of Ukraine, Zelenskyy addressed Australian parliament. Welcoming Zelensky to parliament, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said: "Mr President, our pledge is that when freedom prevails, Australia will help the people of Ukraine rebuild as well. Here ...

Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
... million over five years to encourage investment in affordable and reliable power is a "good first step." "However, the Morrison government's focus on low-carbon emitting technologies and measures is not a long-term sustainable solution," UNGCNA head ...

War in Ukraine sparks defence spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... disasters through to managing the environment and supporting our farmers," Price said. "This investment reinforces the Morrison Government's commitment to growing space capability here at home so we can remain safe and secure, and create important economic ...

Excise tax, super top budget worries

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... oil price is determined in a global market, it's beyond our control'," he says. He points out that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has already been criticised for telling the voting public that certain situations aren't his responsibility. For example ...

Government flags $17.9bn infrastructure spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... generate thousands of jobs and new opportunities for small businesses right across the country," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. "Australia's future success relies on a strong economy. Our strong economic recovery is being driven by our record ...

Greater independence for TPB

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022
... recommendations of the TPB review. "In accordance with recommendation 3.2 of the review of the Tax Practitioners Board, the Morrison government has taken steps to continue to enhance the TPB's independence, fostering trust and confidence in the regulation ...

Hume, Bragg address Blockchain Week

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
... establishing a market licensing regime for crypto exchanges and introducing custody arrangements for crypto exchanges. "The Morrison government wants to make sure that consumers can trust the exchanges they use to buy crypto. Crypto values will go up ...