Modernisation drive key to new chapter of reform
Modernising our economy and maximising our advantages is not about pursuing reform for its own sake, it’s to make our economy more productive, more competitive and more dynamic.
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Nation’s productivity, growth demands fairness in merger process
Mergers should drive improvements in productivity, put downward pressure on prices and deliver more choice for Australians dealing with cost-of-living pressures.
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.
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.
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