Jim Chalmers’ “restraint” in the budget didn’t extend to pricey transport projects
When it comes to transport infrastructure, the budget is remarkable not for how different it is to budgets past, but how similar.
Budget 2022: $12.6 million to combat scams and online fraud
The Labor government has committed $12.6 million of its 2022 budget to combat scams and online fraud, with the bulk going towards a National Anti-Scam Centre.
Budget 2022: What Jim Chalmers can do to combat inflation and avoid an economic crash
With a second federal budget on the way, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has a chance to introduce some novel economic fixes.
Industry leaders unpack how the federal budget affects your business
Join SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating; Sam Allert, CEO at Reckon, Matthew Addison, Chair at COSBOA and Lisa Greig, Principal at Perigee Advisers, for the only 2022-23 federal budget debrief you need to attend.
Australia’s taxes are too low, but these reforms could help patch our revenue hole
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated Labor might pivot towards raising taxes. It's a sensible move, especially if it targets Australia's wealthiest.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver another budget in October this year
Chalmers says he will deliver a budget in the last week of October, so as to put the Albanese government’s election promises in play and start the cutting back of wasteful expenditure.
What is a ‘wellbeing budget’ and why will Treasurer Jim Chalmers deliver one in October?
It's not a new concept, and some have criticised it as marketing over substance. Will it work in Australia?
All-in for economic recovery: What’s in the upcoming budget for small businesses?
Small businesses are set to benefit from incentived employment programs and fast-tracked tax cuts in the federal budget.
A small business award? Kate Carnell calls for systems overhaul as Australia emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns
Kate Carnell says a small business award could deliver firms the flexibility and simplicity they need in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Leave the cash in their hands”: Poolwerx founder calls on Morrison to fast-track SME tax cuts
Poolwerx founder John O'Brien wants the federal government to fast-track SME tax cuts to help businesses survive the coronavirus crisis.
