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Treasurer Jim Chalmers argues his changes to the Future Fund will lead to more investment where it’s needed without compromising returns.

Do the changes to Australia’s $230 billion giant mean anything?

Some argue the new mandate for the taxpayer-owned Future Fund won’t change that much. But if that’s the case, then why do it?

  • Clancy Yeates

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Peter Costello, left, said Jim Chalmers’ plan broke almost 20 years of bipartisanship.

Chalmers says Future Fund can’t be trapped in Costello’s past

Jim Chalmers has accused predecessor Peter Costello of being rolled into a “deliberately unhinged” attack on plans to encourage the $230 billion Future Fund to invest in new homes, renewable energy and cybersecurity.

  • Shane Wright
Peter Costello and Jim Chalmers

‘Very bad’: Costello slams Chalmers over Future Fund

The former treasurer says the Future Fund was never created to be a “political slush fund”.

  • Shane Wright
The Future Fund will be encouraged to investment in residential property companies, in line with the government’s own priorities.

Future Fund told to sink cash into homes and green energy

The $230 billion Future Fund was created to stop a black hole in the federal budget. It’s now been tasked with investing in housing, energy and infrastructure.

  • Shane Wright
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Children’s indoor lifestyle stunts their imagination

Daisy Turnbull’s point is well made. Where are the backyards to play in? Where are the creeks to dam? Where are the places to cycle to? It would be nice to think we can turn this around, but for many this will not be possible.

Future Fund chairman Peter Costello, 2023.

Costello exit from Nine proves costly with no golden parachute

Peter Costello will forfeit $374,000 in annual remuneration after the former treasurer’s premature resignation from Nine.

  • Calum Jaspan
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Former RBA Governor Philip Lowe will replace Mike Baird as chairman of the philanthropic Future Generation fund.

Philip Lowe backs RBA’s caution on rate cuts

The former Reserve Bank governor has joined the chorus of voices warning that interest rates may have to stay higher for longer.

  • Colin Kruger
Future Fund chair Peter Costello said he was cautious about the extent to which the recent rally in markets could be sustained.

Future Fund chair Peter Costello says it is ‘far too early’ to expect rate cuts

The former treasurer says it is too early to be calling interest rate cuts despite signs that inflation is easing, and that investors have likely been too optimistic.

  • Millie Muroi
Future Fund’s Ben Samild is wary of an inflation future with higher inflation than what many are expecting.

Cash is king, even for professional investors

The Future Fund has started preparing its $136 billion portfolio for a financial environment with higher inflation and warned other investors will need to follow its lead.

  • Colin Kruger
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Peter Costello warns of the dangers of high immigration

Outgoing Future Fund chair Peter Costello says the current migrant intake increase is causing a lot of pressure on infrastructure.

  • Clancy Yeates

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