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Inflation debate: Albo says rebates will keep inflation down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hit back at claims the official inflation figures released this week were only lower due to government rebates, despite what the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data found. Doing the media rounds this morning ...

Super to be paid on parental leave from July 2025

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... taking time off work to care for children not only impacts their earnings but also their superannuation savings. "The Albanese Government's reform will go a long way in closing the inequitable gender superannuation gap. No parent should be penalised ...

More to do in the fight against inflation: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... student debt relief and more funding for emergency and flood relief, amongst other things. "The primary focus of the Albanese government is to ease the cost of living for Australians at the same time as we fight inflation in our economy," Chalmers said. ...

Future Group joins campaign to ban gambling ads

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) to put pressure on Seven West and Nine executives to ban gambling ads. This follows the Albanese government's move this week to adopt a partial ban, going against the recommendation last year for a complete ban ...

New inspector-general of taxation appointed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
The Albanese Government has appointed Ruth Owen as the new inspector-general of taxation (IGT) for a five-year period commencing on 15 July 2024. Owen brings a wealth of experience in tax, public sector reform, complaints management and dispute resolution ...

Super account advice fees a sticking point for advice bill: Senate inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2024
... senators Andrew Brag and Dean Smith said the proposed changes to s99FA fails to achieve the aim of the QAR and that the Albanese Government should "take it back to the drawing board." "By removing Section 99FA in Division 1 of Schedule 1 from the Bill ...

Broken promises leave survivors in the lurch

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... promised to introduce legislation that year to close the loophole; it didn't happen. After years of inaction, the Albanese government reignited efforts to tackle this issue in January 2023. Treasury released a discussion paper for consultation outlining ...

Liberals respond to Federal Budget

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
... exacerbated inflation and incorrectly claimed that any further interest rate increases would be the responsibility of Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers. What's the Coalition's plan? Dutton said he'll rein in spending to alleviate inflation. ...

Industry reacts to Federal Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... less concerned with addressing the longer-term structural deficit," CEDA chief economist Cassandra Winzar said. "The Albanese government's second surplus, while welcome, has again been driven by higher income tax takes and strong commodity prices. These ...

Budget 2024: Stage 3 tax cuts to take effect July 1

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
The Stage 3 tax cuts will go ahead as planned after the Albanese government made some amendments due to the cost-of-living crisis. Coming into effect July 1, every taxpayer will benefit from a tax cut. However, those earning over $180,000 will see their ...