Laws for Future Made in Australia policy will ensure “secure, well-paid jobs”: Chalmers
The federal government will introduce laws for its signature Future Made in Australia policy on Wednesday.
Uncertainty over instant asset write-off leaves SMEs and accountants in the lurch
As EOFY approaches, accountants are struggling to advise SMEs on the $20,000 instant asset write-off, which is stuck in legislative limbo.
“Nasty negativity”: Chalmers slams opposition over $20,000 instant asset write-off delay
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blasted the federal opposition for allegedly holding up the passing of the $20,000 instant asset write-off scheme.
Cryptocurrency finally mentioned in a Labor budget, sort of
The 2024 budget papers revealed the government is throwing a $7.5 million shared bone at cryptocurrency regulation under "digital assets".
Budget support measures will put Chalmers’ economics to the test
While the federal government says its budget will lower inflation, analysts counter that broad cost of living relief, such as energy rebates and tax cuts, could make things worse.
Analysis: Future focused government tries to help small business through painful present
The budget features tax cuts for every taxpayer, but is most notable for Labor’s gigantic $22.7 billion bet on a (green) future Made in Straya.
Low-risk foreign investments to be fast-tracked under reworked rules
Treasurer Chalmers announced new resources will be added to screen foreign investment proposals that may pose a national security risk, while allowing low-risk foreign investments to be fast-tracked.
Chalmers “shooting for a second surplus” amid shifting budget fortunes
Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers is still angling for a second surplus but warns softening commodity prices and the weakening jobs market could ruin the upside surprise.
Australia is finally getting crypto regulation, with exchanges being targeted
Australia is finally getting crypto exchange regulation, with Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones detailing the proposed new rules on Monday.
Five key points for small business and startups in the Employment White Paper
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Employment White Paper on Monday, laying out how the federal government is preparing for the skills and employment needs of the future.
Australian economy tipped for a soft landing as inflation falls
A soft landing for the economy remains on the cards as the Reserve Bank maintains it's possible to drive down inflation without sacrificing growth.
Measuring what matters: Chalmers unveils ‘ecological economics’ to track Australia’s wellbeing
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to release what he is calling “Measuring What Matters” – Australia’s first national wellbeing framework.
