Cuts to infrastructure projects announced amid inflation fears
The Federal Government has announced cuts to 50 major infrastructure projects and warned more may be needed amid inflation fears.
Jim Chalmers
The IMF’s wish list for Australia’s economy
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.
Crypto crackdown on the way, Chalmers says
A crypto crackdown will be included in legislation set to be tabled in Australia next year. This is what it could look like.
Federal government announces first budget surplus in 15 years
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 be replaced at the end of his term
RBA Governor Philip Lowe will not be re-appointed for a second term, replaced instead by his deputy Michele Bullock.
RBA will cut the number of interest rate meetings to 8
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 in Australia by 2030
Cheques will be phased out by the Federal Government, who say the payment method is too slow and expensive. Here’s their plan.
