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Productivity problem a long-term trend: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
... problem is not a flash in the pan - this is a long-term, structural challenge that requires dedicated attention from government and industry," PC deputy chair Alex Robson said. "The COVID pandemic was a massive global economic shock. The pandemic and ...

Underinvestment in Southeast Asia a 'big issue' for Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
... building capabilities and driving investment among Australian businesses to the region. "The good news is that the government has acted on a substantial amount of the 75 different recommendations [in Invested: Australia's Southeast Asia Economic ...

Impact investors need instos, governments to scale: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025
... important role to play in a world where capitalism is moving to a new and yet-to-be-defined alternative system. "The government cannot do everything. Yes, there's a lot of capital, but that capital sometimes is not moving where we would like it to ...

Inflation slows, but for how long?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025
... positive momentum of disinflation, VanEck head of investments and capital markets Russel Chesler warned that the Labor government's pre-election Budget could have the opposite effect. "Despite today's data, we do not believe that the inflation beast ...

Investors warned to sell hybrids before phase out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025
... from 2023's overseas banking turmoil where several US and European banks either failed or required rescue, and where government intervention was required to restore stability and "minimise the risk of contagion", APRA said. "Capital is the cornerstone ...

Labor accelerates defence spending

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
The defence portfolio will grow to $57.6 billion over the next decade as the Albanese government tightens national and economic security amid growing geopolitical tensions. As announced last year, the government will invest an additional $50.3 billion ...

Chalmers boosts Help to Buy scheme, construction sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... $90,000 to $100,000 for singles and from $120,000 to $160,000 for joint applications. Under the Help to Buy program, the government provides an equity contribution of up to 40% to support eligible home buyers to purchase a home with a lower deposit and ...

Budget deficit to balloon to $42.1bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... the deficit is expected to grow to $42.1 billion in 2025-26 before a gradual decline. Despite the deficit, the Labor government said the bottom line was still in a better position than how it was handed over by the Coalition. "The government's responsible ...

Roads, railways, NBN winners in Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... through the use of new Low Earth Orbit Satellite technology," the budget papers read. To support regional Australia, the government pledged up to $130 million in secured loans to keep Rex Airlines operational during its extended voluntary administration ...

Green technology, clean energy receive Budget boost

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
Aligned with the Future Made in Australia agenda, the government is continuing to invest billions into green technologies and the energy transition. The federal government has also allocated funding for innovative technology and clean energy manufacturing ...