Energy, the economy, and this defining decade
Australia will not follow the US and other countries when it comes to economic recovery and sustainability, focusing instead on a ‘uniquely Australian’ plan.
Jim Chalmers
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Economic plan to help Aussies in face of global volatility
Our highest priority remains the persistent inflationary pressures that are coming at us from around the globe and putting a strain on people here at home.
Why employment target must be inclusive, sustainable
The twin goals of expanding the labour market and sustaining full emplyment do not put us at odds with the RBA, as some commentators have wrongly said.
Productivity slump demands an ambitious investment agenda
While poor productivity has been a problem across the advanced world for some time, the problems in Australia have been compounded by the missed opportunities.
A vote for the voice makes economic sense
The voice is good economic policy. It will help government listen to locals and direct money to where it’s needed and working.
‘Renewed determination’: Read the budget speech in full
Cost-of-living relief, a Medicare overhaul and prioritising clean energy are among the key focuses of the 2023 Federal Budget.
Global volatility underlines challenges for budget
We’ll need this budget to strike a series of difficult balances.
Responsible Labor budget to tackle inflation
Our plan to address inflation has three parts to it – responsible cost-of-living relief, dealing with supply chain issues and keeping spending under control.
Chalmers: My plan for the rebirth of Australian capitalism
A dreadful symmetry between the Black Saturday bushfires and the 2008 global financial crisis that continues to define us reveals a failure of thinking. In 2023, Australia can do more than just hope for the best.
Resilience needed for challenging future
China, Russia and Covid will influence the economy, but a platform of low unemployment and boosted wages should see Australia through the darkest days.
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