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Grattan calls for large scale tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... affordable, responsible way to incentivise business investment, recognising the capital deepening challenge that we have in the economy, and what that means for productivity and for growth. "Thirdly, how we make the system simpler, more sustainable ...

CEDA calls for 'seamless economy' reforms as Roundtable begins

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... outcomes of the government's Economic Reform Roundtable as part of a series of quick wins to streamline regulation across the economy," CEDA head of research Andrew Barker said. "Our report identifies nine priority areas ripe for updating that could ...

Leaders push for overseas skills recognition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
... more than 100 organisations are supporting the proposals to deliver productivity gains, fill skills gaps and grow the economy.

RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... to cut the cash rate once more in November to 3.35%. At this stage we have a slightly more optimistic outlook for the economy than the RBA, suggesting less cuts will be necessary to stabilise core inflation around target," Allen said. "The clear risk ...

RBA cut 'highly likely', but caution remains

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
... "That said, growth is in an upswing, and very weak productivity means that only a modest pick-up in growth has left the economy close to fully employed and operating close to its full capacity. "We expect the RBA to be cautious in its rhetoric about ...

Productivity Commission recommends corporate tax cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... them to immediately deduct the full value of their investments. Together, the changes could increase investment in the economy by $8 billion while being revenue-neutral over the medium term, the PC said. "If we don't get our economy moving again, today's ...

'We're proceeding' with Div 296: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... Reform Roundtable is set to kick off next month where Chalmers said experts and leaders from different sectors of the economy will gather to discuss how to lift productivity, economic resilience and budget sustainability. Independent MP Allegra Spender ...

Treasury opens consult on non-compete reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... are contrary to the public interest, there is increasing evidence supporting the fact that these clauses are harming the economy," Treasury's consultation paper says. "These clauses dampen job mobility, even when they are not legally enforceable, since ...

Bullock reaffirms RBA's 'gradual easing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... while keeping employment strong - and even growing - that is a great outcome for workers, families, communities and the economy. "In the end, the best way to promote the economic welfare of Australians is by achieving low and stable inflation alongside ...

AI, corporate tax, skilled workers key to productivity: PC

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... can improve the way we work, increase the quality of goods and services, and help spread innovative ideas through the economy." "They aim to give people and businesses the confidence and certainty they need to safely adopt powerful new AI tools and make ...