From inheritance taxes to super concessions: Top economists on how to raise $20 billion per year
The 59 leading economists surveyed were asked to pick from a list of 13 options (many of them identified in the government’s 2022-23 Tax Expenditures and Insights Statement) and reply as if political constraints were not a problem.
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.
Budget 2022: By the numbers
In a budget that’s big on spending, there’s plenty of money to go around. Here are all the key figures and forecasts in the 2022-23 budget.
Is the pandemic responsible for Victoria’s rising spend on consultancies?
The Victorian government’s spending on consultancies has soared by $49 million in just one financial year, annual report data shows.
Australia’s budget is more about values than it is about money. Here’s what to look for
Australian budgets aren’t really about money. Instead the budget has become a statement of the government’s values, because it puts numbers on those values.
Governments should utilise social procurement to create post-pandemic employment opportunities: Report
The potential for social procurement to create inclusive employment “represents a truly unmissable opportunity”.
The budget in seven charts: The cuts, the spends, and that big deficit
A break down of what the budget means for net debt, net migration, individual tax rates, cash balance, and past and projected GDP.
Should the corporate tax rate be cut? What about income tax? How should the government spend taxpayer dollars? We asked our Brains Trust
In this budget-themed Brains Trust, we asked 'do you think bringing forward income tax cuts would give the economy a much-needed boost?'
Budget 2020: $7.5 billion for “key” transport infrastructure projects
The Morrison government will spend $7.5 billion on a range of state and territory transport infrastructure projects.
Governments should use their purchasing power to foster manufacturing in regional Australia, says Anthony Albanese
Albanese is calling for investment in a number of areas including infrastructure, renewable energy sources, and heavy manufacturing.
The federal government needs to spend an additional $120 billion to avoid major economic scarring
Grattan Institute researchers say the federal government needs to commit to an additional $120 billion of fiscal stimulus.
Carnell: Governments need to shop small when handing out contracts
Governments need to increase their spending with small business suppliers and should consider SMEs first when undertaking tender, Kate Carnell says.
