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Economics

RBA 'alert' to impact of tech on the economy: Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock said the central bank is paying close attention to how adopting and investing in technology could impact the economy.

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
GDP rose 0.6% in the June quarter 2025 and 1.8% annually, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Inflation hits highest level in over a year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
The inflation rate has hit its highest level since July 2024 after several months of easing.

Chalmers says tax reform coming, but offers no detail

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government intends to go ahead with legislated income tax cuts, but that more reform is needed.

Grattan calls for large scale tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
The Grattan Institute has called on the government to implement large scale tax reforms, including increasing taxes on retirees.

CEDA calls for 'seamless economy' reforms as Roundtable begins

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
A new CEDA report has called on the government to kick off a new wave of seamless economy reforms and to boost its National Productivity Fund as the Economic Reform Roundtable begins.

Leaders push for overseas skills recognition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
The government is being urged to create clear pathways for Australia to recognise overseas skills and help bridge worker gaps.

Unemployment falls, more women enter the workforce

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025
The unemployment rate has fallen to 4.2% in July with a record number of women entering the workforce.

RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered an expected 25bps interest rate cut at the August meeting, but upcoming data will determine the central bank's next moves.

RBA cut 'highly likely', but caution remains

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
Experts are predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia is all but certain to cut interest rates by another 0.25% at the August meeting.