Future Made in Australia a missed opportunity to drive women entrepreneurship
For a budget centred around big spending for “investing in a Future Made in Australia,” it’s disappointing to see no new specific spending initiatives allocated for women’s entrepreneurship and women in startups.
Fighting inflation with subsidies? It’s been done before, successfully
One big fight in this budget is going to be whether the government’s policies to reduce inflation are legitimate. Jason Murphy explains why the measures could work.
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.
Future Made in Australia unveils $1.7 billion innovation fund
Surprise, the Future Made In Australia policy includes $1.7 billion for an innovation fund aimed at early-stage development.
Budget predictions show inflation to return to target soon
Australians could soon breathe a sigh of relief as federal budget forecasts reveal inflation may temper a year earlier than previously predicted.
WA posts sixth consecutive surplus budget with $400 energy credit for SMEs
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti's first budget delivered a $3.2 billion windfall for the current financial year, with a further $2.6 billion surplus projected for 2024-25.
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.
Minimum wage: ACTU calls for 9% hike in ‘feminised’ industries in annual review
Workers in key feminised industries should get at least a 9% pay rise in the Annual Wage Review, according to the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
AI-powered productivity is pointless if no one will be left to buy stuff
Increased productivity offered by AI is ultimately pointless if there is no market for the goods and services being produced.
Government looks to overhaul points test for skilled migrants
The federal government has flagged it is looking to reform the points test for skilled migrants, which determines who gets to come to Australia, following a decision to reduce immigration numbers.
Has the Reserve Bank indirectly fed inflation? An economist explains
Each time the Reserve Bank has pushed up rates, it has had to pay out more in interest, which means it has been pumping money into the economy potentially feeding inflation at the same time as it announced measures to restrain it.
How regions can lead the transition to green energy under a ‘Future Made in Australia’
The proposed Future Made In Australia Act is a very real opportunity to deliver energy justice for our regions and rural communities.
