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Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy warned any tax reforms needed to be revenue neutral.

Economic growth ‘very weak’ but better days around the corner

The head of Treasury says while soft consumer spending will lead to subdued economic growth, household budgets will fare better in the second half of the year.

  • Shane Wright and Rachel Clun

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Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy says bracket creep has put downward pressure on inflation over the last 3 years.

You might not like it, but bracket creep is aiding the inflation fight: Treasury boss

The head of the federal Treasury, Steven Kennedy, says bracket creep has been a helpful stabilising force over the past three years.

  • Shane Wright
The battle for an established home is likely to get even tougher with further signs of a collapse in new dwelling approvals.

Collapse in new home approvals tipped to worsen housing affordability crisis

The data comes as Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy warns the Australian economy may have already entered a weak period of growth.

  • Shane Wright
The leak of a confidential government plan to combat corporate tax avoidance has created a global crisis for PwC.

PwC horror show claims fresh casualties, with more damage on cards

Given the current mood of the Senate, the latest round of estimates hearing is unlikely to throw up any good news for the professional services firm.

  • Sarah Danckert
Dr Steven Kennedy: ‘The solution to high prices is high prices.’

Treasury thinks the unthinkable: Yes, intervene in coal and gas markets

How to respond when a shock rattles the economic holy grail of the price mechanism?

  • Ross Gittins
Consumers are planning to slice their Christmas spending as high inflation and rising interest rates sap shopper confidence.

Not a merry Christmas: consumers hit by inflation and rates

Inflation and interest rates have consumers planning to slice Christmas spending amid warnings the global economic outlook is deteriorating.

  • Shane Wright
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Treasury secretary Dr Steven Kennedy.

Tax reform would be legacy for the PM, but would come at a cost

Anthony Albanese won office by making himself a small target. If he follows the advice of the Treasury secretary, the government will soon become a big target.

  • Michelle Grattan
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy says interest rates will have to normalise.

Interest rates will go up: Treasury chief says a return to ‘normal’ coming soon

Treasury boss Steven Kennedy, who also sits on the RBA board, has warned interest rates will have to go up as the economy recovers strongly from the COVID-19 recession.

  • Shane Wright
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy during Senate estimates.

Federal Treasury has not modelled climate change risks in years

Federal Treasury has not modelled the effects of climate change on Australia’s economy for years and had limited involvement in measuring the economic effects of net zero by 2050.

  • Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy during estimates on Tuesday.

Wages would grow without super guarantee hike: Treasury

Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy expects workers’ wages would rise in real terms over the next four years if looming increases in the superannuation guarantee were scrapped.

  • Jennifer Duke

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