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Articles for Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

Chinese-language publisher offers election candidates gushing praise on WeChat. But the flattery comes with a price tag
2 years, 7 months ago

Chinese-language publisher offers election candidates gushing praise on WeChat. But the flattery comes with a price tag

ABC  

A mysterious media agency is behind a fee-for-service offering to federal election candidates, including Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, placement of favourable news articles and interviews on the Chinese-language social media platform WeChat. Key points: Australian Financial News is one of the most prolific publishers of election content on WeChat It has clients across the political spectrum, but federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg …

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Australia election 2022: The teal independents set to win seats from Liberals
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia election 2022: The teal independents set to win seats from Liberals

Daily Mail  

Only two new 'teal' independents are on track to win seats from the Coalition but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to get booted from Parliament, a new poll has found. He holds the seat on a margin of eight per cent but she is set to oust him, according to a new poll Only two new 'teal' independents are on …

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Josh Frydenberg warns states not to 'overreact' to Omicron variant amid economic recovery
3 years ago

Josh Frydenberg warns states not to 'overreact' to Omicron variant amid economic recovery

ABC  

The Federal government is warning states to stay open or risk Australia's economic recovery from COVID-19 shutdowns. Key points: Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg warns states not to 'overreact' to the Omicron variant, in order to maintain economic momentum Queensland and the Northern Territory will soon open their borders, but Western Australia will stay closed until next year Mr Frydenberg also …

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Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg reveals changes for Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, buy now, pay later
3 years ago

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg reveals changes for Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, buy now, pay later

Daily Mail  

Australians who buy cryptocurrencies and use buy now, pay later services such as Afterpay will have stronger consumer protections from next year under world-first changes to alternative finance. Cryptocurrency trading platforms will be licensed by the government A central bank digital currency will also be created Buy now, pay later apps will have their fees regulated for the first time …

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Home loan crackdown appears imminent as Treasurer, regulators discuss house price surge
3 years, 2 months ago

Home loan crackdown appears imminent as Treasurer, regulators discuss house price surge

ABC  

The Treasurer has given the strongest indication yet that a home loan crackdown is looming, confirming that surging house prices were a key topic of discussion at a regulators' meeting on Friday. Key points: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the Council of Financial Regulators discussed the recent surge in home prices last week Analysts expect the council to announce new home …

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Churches, religious groups received millions of dollars in JobKeeper while staying in the black, accounts show
3 years, 4 months ago

Churches, religious groups received millions of dollars in JobKeeper while staying in the black, accounts show

ABC  

Dozens of Australia's biggest churches and other religious institutions pocketed millions of dollars in JobKeeper payments while remaining in the black during 2020. Key points: Labor MP Andrew Leigh says entities that remained in surplus while receiving JobKeeper should consider repaying the money Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he'd welcome groups returning JobKeeper money if they could afford to Anglican Bishop …

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Proxy adviser crackdown could censor activism on issues like executive pay, gender diversity and climate change
3 years, 6 months ago

Proxy adviser crackdown could censor activism on issues like executive pay, gender diversity and climate change

ABC  

When Rio Tinto destroyed a culturally significant cave in Western Australia's Juukan Gorge containing 46,000 years of human history, its board initially didn't appear to understand the gravity of the situation. Proxy advisers face new regulation But it's not the super funds that are under pressure over how they publicly agitate and, at times, vote against the re-election of directors …

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Federal Budget 2021: The salary you WANT to earn to rake in biggest tax return
3 years, 7 months ago

Federal Budget 2021: The salary you WANT to earn to rake in biggest tax return

Daily Mail  

The tax savings over a four year period can be revealed after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down his budget on Tuesday evening Workers on a salary of about $90,000 stand to benefit the most from the Morrison government's tax cuts in terms of dollar figures. Middle income earners paid at about that level will receive $7,020 in tax relief in …

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The media bargaining code has passed Parliament, but don't rule out another Facebook news ban yet
3 years, 10 months ago

The media bargaining code has passed Parliament, but don't rule out another Facebook news ban yet

ABC  

Using news content on their platforms has always been something Google and Facebook have done — without paying. "The Code will ensure that news media businesses are fairly remunerated for the content they generate, helping to sustain public interest journalism in Australia." At the same time, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg must consider the question of "designating" digital platforms like Google and …

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After chat with Mark Zuckerberg from Facebook, Treasurer thinks deals under media code are 'very close'
3 years, 10 months ago

After chat with Mark Zuckerberg from Facebook, Treasurer thinks deals under media code are 'very close'

ABC  

Media organisations such as News Corp, Nine Entertainment and the ABC are "very close" to a potential windfall from tech giants under major media reform, according to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Key points: The Treasurer spoke to top executives Mark Zuckberg from Facebook and Sundar Pichai from Google over the weekend The conversations were about new laws that would force tech …

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Super tax breaks not needed for wealthy, they should tap into their home equity, retirement income review
4 years, 1 month ago

Super tax breaks not needed for wealthy, they should tap into their home equity, retirement income review

ABC  

The almost $42 billion annual cost of superannuation tax concessions is largely benefiting wealthy savers, according to the Federal Government's retirement income review, which suggests they should instead tap into the equity of their homes to help fund their retirement. Key points: The 650-page Retirement Income Review by former IMF director and senior Treasury bureaucrat Michael Callaghan has been released …

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Banking royal commission victims urge Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to keep responsible lending laws
4 years, 1 month ago

Banking royal commission victims urge Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to keep responsible lending laws

ABC  

The Senate has joined consumer advocates and witnesses who appeared at the banking royal commission in slamming the Federal Government over new laws that overturn a pivotal recommendation of Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's final report. Key points: The Federal Government wants to make it easier for banks to lend money It will do this by winding back responsible lending laws implemented …

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg defends JobKeeper end date and support for women in Federal Budget
4 years, 2 months ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg defends JobKeeper end date and support for women in Federal Budget

ABC  

The Federal Government has laid out its plan to help get Australians back into work, but there is still no answer about how much financial support it will offer to those who cannot find a job beyond the end of the year. Key points: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the Government will end JobKeeper in March He told Insiders the Government …

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Government braces for massive deficit as tax cuts, spending set to be outlined in coronavirus Budget
4 years, 2 months ago

Government braces for massive deficit as tax cuts, spending set to be outlined in coronavirus Budget

ABC  

The Federal Government is preparing to hand down one of the most consequential budgets in living memory, with tax cuts, infrastructure spending and a record deficit expected to be outlined when Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaks in Parliament this evening. Key points: Fast-tracked tax cuts are set to put billions in the pockets of Australian workers Fast-tracked tax cuts are set …

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Federal Budget aims to keep more Australians employed amid COVID-19 recession
4 years, 2 months ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Federal Budget aims to keep more Australians employed amid COVID-19 recession

ABC  

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he has no option but to spend big in Tuesday's Budget, saying the "major challenges" facing the economy requires massive support. Key points: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the recovery from the COVID-19 recession could be long, slow and with persistently high unemployment The Budget will see immense spending across all sectors of the economy to …

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