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Australia's economy grew by 0.8% in the year to September
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Australia’s economy grew by 0.8%, the weakest in decades

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).

Federal Budget surplus
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The Federal Govt has confirmed a budget surplus. What does that mean?

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.

Could the Treasurer lower interest rates?
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Could the Treasurer lower interest rates?

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 and Rent Assistance increases come into effect today.
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JobSeeker and Rent Assistance increased today

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

Economy GDP growth at 30-year low in June figures
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June GDP shows the economy at 30-year low on growth

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.

The Government has introduced its "Future Made in Australia" legislation.
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The Government has tabled its “Future Made in Australia” bill in Parliament

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

The Government has introduced its "Future Made in Australia" legislation.
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Unpacking the tax changes starting today

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

ANZ's Suncorp deal
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ANZ’s Suncorp deal approved by Chalmers

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

rba decision august 2024
Economics

What is the GDP, and why are analysts saying the economy is “very weak”?

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.
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What’s in the budget for young people?

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

Federal Budget surplus
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Everything you need to know about the 2024 Federal 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.

Economy GDP growth at 30-year low in June figures
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The Government wants minimum wages to rise with inflation

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

tariffs scrapped
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Hundreds of tariffs to be scrapped

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

The Labor Government's changes to the stage 3 tax cuts will pass through Parliament
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Labor’s tax cuts will pass Parliament

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 the stage 3 tax cuts will go ahead.
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What are the stage 3 tax cuts?

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

Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallgher budget update
Politics

Here’s the highlights from the Government’s budget update

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

barriers to building new homes
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Government plans to overhaul foreign property investor rules

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

cuts to infrastructure projects
Economics

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.

imf wish list australia
Economics

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
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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 budget surplus
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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.

who is the RBA governor
Economics

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.

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold at 4.35%
Economics

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 phased out
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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.

RBA cut interest rate meetings
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More experts, more debate: RBA review calls for major changes

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