Jim Chalmers

Australia’s economy grew by 0.8% in the year to September, marking one of the slowest periods of growth since the 90s (outside the pandemic).

A budget surplus is when the government makes more money than it spends in a year. A budget deficit is when it spends more money than it makes.

The Greens are calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to lower interest rates, a move that’s never been done, but could the Treasurer do it?

JobSeeker, Rent Assistance, and aged pension are among payment increases that come into effect today, broadly in line with indexation rates.

GDP for the June 2024 quarter shows a 30-year low growth rate in the economy, as the Government blames high inflation and high interest rates.

Labor has brought its “Future Made in Australia” bill to parliament, a plan to turn the country into a “renewable energy superpower”.

New tax cuts were added for every Australian taxpayer on Monday, under the Federal Government’s revised Stage 3 plan.

ANZ’s Suncorp deal could be finalised as soon as next month, after Treasurer Jim Chalmers approved the proposed takeover on Friday.

What is GDP? Everything you need to know about the current state of Australia’s economy, and why some analysts have called it “very weak”.

Young people will get some energy, rent, and income support help from the Federal Government’s 2024 Budget.

The Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has two big decisions to make: what to spend money on, and where to get that money from.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will ask the Fair Work Commission to lift the minimum wage in line with inflation this year.

A 5% import tax (tariff) on nearly 500 products will be scrapped from 1 July, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced.

The Coalition will support Labor’s changes to the stage 3 tax cuts, allowing the re-worked tax relief to pass through Parliament.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed planned stage 3 tax cuts will take effect from July after months of pressure.

More money, “conservative spending”, higher passport fees, and stage three tax cuts are all sketched out in the Government’s budget update.

A Federal Government proposal would make it more expensive for foreign investors to buy Australian properties.

The Federal Government has announced cuts to 50 major infrastructure projects and warned more may be needed amid inflation fears.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its Australian policy ‘wish list’, including stronger climate policies, a tougher approach to inflation, and sweeping tax changes.

A crypto crackdown will be included in legislation set to be tabled in Australia next year. This is what it could look like.

The Federal Government has announced a $22.1 billion budget surplus for the 2022/23 financial year, the first in 15 years.

RBA Governor Philip Lowe will not be re-appointed for a second term, replaced instead by his deputy Michele Bullock.

RBA Governor Philip Lowe has announced a cut to interest rate meetings after a review into the bank’s culture and practices.

Cheques will be phased out by the Federal Government, who say the payment method is too slow and expensive. Here’s their plan.