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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?
- by Clancy Yeates
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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.
- by Shane Wright
‘Very bad’: Costello slams Chalmers over Future Fund
The former treasurer says the Future Fund was never created to be a “political slush fund”.
- by Shane Wright
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.
- by Shane Wright
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.
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.
- by Calum Jaspan
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.
- by Colin Kruger
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.
- by Millie Muroi
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.
- by Colin Kruger
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.
- by Clancy Yeates
Future Fund flags China concerns and rates risk
Future Fund chairman Peter Costello said China was the biggest concern for the fund and that it was too early to call a peak in Australian interest rates.
- by Millie Muroi
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