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Coalition walks back in-principle support for restructuring RBA board
3 months, 1 week ago

Coalition walks back in-principle support for restructuring RBA board

ABC  

The Coalition will not seek to split the Reserve Bank board in two if elected, abandoning its in-principle support for a restructure backed by governor Michele Bullock. Last week, shadow treasurer Angus Taylor said the opposition would vote against a government bill to create one board to set interest rates and one for governance, citing suspicion that Treasurer Jim Chalmers …

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Albanese backflips on census LGBTQIA+ sexuality question - and hangs his two main men Richard Marles and Jim Chalmers out to dry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Albanese backflips on census LGBTQIA+ sexuality question - and hangs his two main men Richard Marles and Jim Chalmers out to dry

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese's backflip to now include a sexuality question in the coming census, while the right thing to do, has hung the Deputy PM and Treasurer out to dry. The argument the Deputy PM Richard Marles and Treasurer Jim Chalmers used to defend it claimed that leaving sexuality out of the questionnaire would avoid 'divisive debate'. Anthony Albanese reversed a …

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Reserve Bank restructure closer to reality after Treasurer Jim Chalmers offers olive branch to Angus Taylor
4 months ago

Reserve Bank restructure closer to reality after Treasurer Jim Chalmers offers olive branch to Angus Taylor

ABC  

The Reserve Bank of Australia is a step closer to its biggest restructure in three decades after Treasurer Jim Chalmers assured his Coalition counterpart, Angus Taylor, that he would not seek to replace members of the powerful interest rate-setting board. Mr Taylor's suspicion that Mr Chalmers would use the restructure to "stack" the board with Labor-aligned members has been the …

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We asked Australians how they feel about cost-of-living measures in the federal budget. Many are in despair
7 months ago

We asked Australians how they feel about cost-of-living measures in the federal budget. Many are in despair

ABC  

It was billed as the cost-of-living budget. When Treasurer Jim Chalmers stepped up this week to unveil his government's economic plan for the year ahead, he described a responsible budget that "helps people under pressure today". "It's at the point where other friends of mine who are pensioners get so excited just when they can buy mince to make Bolognese," …

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BUDGET 2024: A $300 boost for every Aussie, student debt wiped, tax cuts for millions and major change for overseas travellers: Albanese government hands down latest Budget
7 months, 1 week ago

BUDGET 2024: A $300 boost for every Aussie, student debt wiped, tax cuts for millions and major change for overseas travellers: Albanese government hands down latest Budget

Daily Mail  

Labor has announced major cost of living support for struggling Aussies in a pre-election pitch to Aussies as it tries to win over voters. Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Budget on Tuesday night, boasting of a $9.3 billion surplus driven by a strong labour market and increased commodity prices. Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Budget on Tuesday night, …

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Albanese under pressure to deliver budget support for the vulnerable after his vocal backbench speaks out
1 year, 7 months ago

Albanese under pressure to deliver budget support for the vulnerable after his vocal backbench speaks out

ABC  

He may have been standing in front of a stunning Sydney Harbour backdrop, but the Prime Minister was keen to remind everyone of his humble origins. A group of Labor backbenchers, including two first-time MPs, sign an open letter calling for a lift to the JobSeeker rate as the federal government finalises next month's federal budget. "We're still finalising the …

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Government urged to use superannuation tax concession changes to expand Paid Parental Leave scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Government urged to use superannuation tax concession changes to expand Paid Parental Leave scheme

ABC  

Crossbenchers say the treasurer should "absolutely" use some of the cash recouped from proposed super changes to pay superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave, arguing it could rectify the current "glaring gap" in support for new parents. Key points: Jim Chalmers says the focus of the recouped money is on budget repair Adding superannuation to parental leave payments would cost …

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Future make-up of RBA board a 'key consideration' going forward, says Federal Treasurer
2 years, 5 months ago

Future make-up of RBA board a 'key consideration' going forward, says Federal Treasurer

ABC  

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has thrown his support behind calls for the Reserve Bank board to be more representative of the broader Australian community, following scathing criticism that it is out of touch with workers demanding wage increases. Key points: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has already committed to a review of the RBA But the terms of reference are still being …

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