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Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... director Will Hamilton slammed the tax reforms. "The government does not have a mandate for these changes. The Prime Minister stated clearly that taxes would not be raised and key settings such as negative gearing would not be altered. That promise has ...

Canada launches first sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... investment from the Canadian government of $25 billion. It will also launch a retail investment product. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the launch of the Canada Strong Fund, the nation's first sovereign wealth fund, which will strategically ...

Government rolls out relief via National Reconstruction Fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... processing for use in housing construction and investment in mills and processing facilities to move up the value chain. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the accelerated delivery of funds will help protect local manufacturing and supply chain businesses ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his address at the National Press Club to stress the importance of economic sovereignty to support national resilience. Albanese said the government is focused on ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... the European Union more easily and will benefit from streamlined recognition of their Australian qualifications," Prime Minister Anothony Albanese explained. "I am proud that we have been able to secure this deal, which will deliver benefits for both ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... superannuation but truncating debate on those changes to superannuation too. Why would Australians have believed them? The Prime Minister said it. The Treasurer said it. Every single Labor candidate said it," Hume continued. "There would be no changes ...

Big super to work with Canadian counterparts to drive investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... long run," CPP Investments president and chief executive John Graham said. The MoU comes as the Right Honorable Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney visits Australia, alongside Canadian Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Cham ...

Spain plans sovereign wealth fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... through €10.5 billion in EU funds and is aiming to raise another €120 billion over time through private debt. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the fund will replace the NextGenerationEU funds that have helped Spain's pandemic recovery and extend ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... said in Australia, over 3.7 million people live in poverty, including 757,000 children under 15 years. "We have a Prime Minister who talks about creating a kinder and fairer Australia. The government has the tools to act. Ensuring the richest Australians ...

Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... Trump has repeatedly said Greenland is vital to the US due to its strategic location and large mineral deposits. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke out against the latest move by Trump with a public statement. "Our position on Greenland is very clear ...
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