Chalmers hints at ‘mid-teens’ surplus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is expecting Australia’s surplus to grow beyond the $9.3bn forecast in the budget, with the exact figures set to drop in September.
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Canberra coffers eye $10bn from tax disputes
Federal budget papers show about $9.7bn could bolster the government’s bottom line thanks to the tax office’s fight to get corporate Australia to pay up.
Budget’s three big Aussie property misses
CoreLogic head of research and housing guru Eliza Owen has weighed up the federal budget’s property moves – and found them wanting in three key areas.
‘War criminal’: Treasurer’s awkward question
Jim Chalmers thought he would be spruiking his budget during a TV appearance, but then he was asked an awkward question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Albo’s unexpected post-budget pile on
While the prime minister expected to spend his week spruiking the federal budget, he’s instead facing a completely different kind of fight.
Chalmers digs in despite warning bells
Despite a chorus of economists sharing concerns with the budget, the Treasurer is adamant his plan won’t make the cost of living crisis worse.
Labour shortages to test targets for housing
The government has pledged a big cash splash on new housing, but labour shortages that have crippled the building sector loom as a critical test for its ambitious targets.
‘Fragile’ global outlook casts shadow
The Budget papers warn that China’s property market woes and softening demand present significant risks for Australia.
Cash boost for regulator crackdown
Australia’s two key regulators will see their budgets boosted, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers puts the agencies at the forefront of the government’s fight against scams and fraud.
Resource states to get green tax lures
The federal government will pump $15bn into resource-rich states to encourage investment in hydrogen production and critical minerals processing.
Super’s budget verdict: good for women, bad for low paid workers
Super funds have welcomed measures to address the retirement savings gap but say more still needs to be done for low-paid workers.
The cost for squeezing super is about to hit us
A drop in government receipts from superannuation is merely a taste of things to come if the proposed wealth tax on super goes ahead in its current form.
‘Slim pickings’: Budget hits and misses without the spin
Gerry Harvey’s warehouse power bills have doubled, builders are beset with labour shortages and it’s slim pickings for small business, according to industry leaders.
Green hydrogen budget splash could be historic: Forrest
Major miners and investors have toasted the cash splash for hydrogen production and critical minerals processing, with hopes it will unlock $50bn in spending for the sector.
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