Treasurer delivers prosperity and security vision as Labor budget marks back-to-back surplus Economy & Industry Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered a $9.3 billion surplus this year, promising to deliver relief to Australians today and tomorrow and help every taxpayer.
War crimes whistleblower David McBride sentenced to nearly six years May 14, 2024 By Dominic Giannini Federal McBride, who leaked military documents alleging Australian soldiers committed war crimes in Afghanistan, will spend at least two years and three months behind bars.
Secretaries board agrees to survey APS about commonwealth corruption May 14, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Paul Brereton updated the secretaries board on the work of the NAAC and asked for their backing in conducting the public sector-wide survey.
Corruption investigation into Walter Sofronoff commences May 14, 2024 By Dan Holmes Australian Capital Territory Sofronoff’s objectivity came into question when it was revealed he leaked information to right-wing columnist Janet Albrechtson.
Australian ambassador joins calls for two-state solution May 14, 2024 By Dan Holmes Federal Australia’s vote was for upgrading Palestine’s rights as an observer state but without granting membership or voting rights.
Premium Insights and analysis Ken Henry’s scathing view of tax system design in Australia May 14, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A former head of Treasury has rebuked the state of Australia’s tax system, saying Australia’s future prosperity is at risk.
Premium Case studies Inflation debate needs a serve of ‘smashed avo’ with some name-and-shame sauce on the side May 14, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Australia’s biggest oligopolies are natural beneficiaries of inflation. They need to be de-incentivised before prices run away.
Budget 2024: Finance minister mindful of challenges and opportunities Australia’s economic circumstances pose May 14, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Inflation haunts Jim Chalmers’ third budget, but Katy Gallagher is confident responsible measures the government is taking will temper pressures.
Budget 2024: Digital ID rollout accelerated, scores $288 million May 14, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Finance Department scores $35 million for digital ID “policy leadership”; ASIO to vet government-issued, made-in-Australia digital wallets.
Korean partner agencies host Australian Border Force May 14, 2024 By Dan Holmes Defence Australia and South Korea have grown closer, responding to changing strategic conditions and the growing opportunities for co-investment.
Premium Insights and analysis Victorian Treasurer asks his department to get creative for serious long-term savings May 13, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Tim Pallas said that as an avowed policy wonk, he is obsessed with Early Intervention Investment Framework and the benefits it offers.
APS wage enforcer Riordan poached by NSW May 13, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Federal union conqueror Peter Riordan trades up to one of the southern hemisphere’s biggest payrolls, the NSW Department of Education.
Budget 2024: Multi-billion dollar housing investments unveiled with blessing from national cabinet May 13, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Tuesday’s federal budget will include measures to deliver more properties to build, rent and buy under the Homes for Australia plan.
Budget 2024: Disability advocacy funding doubled over next four years May 13, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Eleven disability representative organisations will receive community grants of between $660,000 and $1.3 million.
Finance’s new $375 million outsourcing levy to hit debt collection May 13, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Debt-collection outsourcing is set to be hit by the consultancy-use levy, including the Australian Taxation Office’s contracting of services.