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At least $70bn more in stimulus needed: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
... Coronavirus Supplement more gradually after the JobKeeper is removed ($10 billion to $15 billion), adding a catch-up loading for schools to provide intensive tuition for students hurt by school shutdowns ($1.2 billion). Grattan's permanent solutions ...

Chief economist update: COVID-19 takes second crack at China

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2020
... second wave has prompted the government to reimpos tough restriction measures. Here goes social isolation, lockdowns of schools, sports venues and businesses again, dashing China's early return to growth. But just as China paved the way for easing ...

COVID-19 could end Centrelink stigma

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... Centrelink due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be on these payments for the long term. "I worry about children having to move schools or simply not participating in social activities such as trips because of the family's financial issues. Those are ...

Australia narrowly avoids 0.9% GDP blow: KPMG

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... cultural events. "Further, the scenario does not assume the widespread closure by authorities of institutions such as schools, universities and aged care facilities. This, too, might change." The analysis applied a series of "shocks" to the world economy ...

Chief economist update: A crisis of supply, demand and confidence

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... But I digress, the fear factor wrought by the corona virus - cancellation of festivities and major events, closures of schools, offices and even entire towns, travel bans and shutdowns of tourist attractions, etc. - has gotten out of hand that, I'm ...

First State Super acquires rental properties

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Women's Hospital. They are also closely located to several primary and secondary schools. The residential investment in Moonee Ponds brings the industry super fund's key service worker housing portfolio to almost ...

The Income Store closed for business

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020
... fashion. Courtright allegedly also used the money to pay off his own mortgage and to send his children to expensive private schools. "Todays Growth Consultant and Courtright's alleged fraud promised a guaranteed return when the company's business ...

TCorp launches new bond

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
... independently audited." The projects earmarked include storm water improvement projects as well as a transport access program and schools program. The projects have been added to an asset pool comprising of the Sydney Metro Northwest, Newcastle Light ...

ASIC casts doubt over Dollarmites

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2019
... seeking the public's view of school banking programs as part of its ongoing review of their use and impact in primary schools. School banking programs allow a bank to have a relationship with a school to offer deposit products to students, encouraging ...

Industry super fund appoints new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019
... the Australian Catholic University Queensland Chapter, Mary Aikenhead Education Advisory Council and Toowoomba Catholic Schools Council. Haddock was appointed ACSRF's chair in July 2010 and has been a director since July 2007. His career began in law ...