Chalmers “shooting for a second surplus” amid shifting budget fortunes
Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers is still angling for a second surplus but warns softening commodity prices and the weakening jobs market could ruin the upside surprise.
Australia is finally getting crypto regulation, with exchanges being targeted
Australia is finally getting crypto exchange regulation, with Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones detailing the proposed new rules on Monday.
Five key points for small business and startups in the Employment White Paper
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Employment White Paper on Monday, laying out how the federal government is preparing for the skills and employment needs of the future.
Australian economy tipped for a soft landing as inflation falls
A soft landing for the economy remains on the cards as the Reserve Bank maintains it's possible to drive down inflation without sacrificing growth.
Measuring what matters: Chalmers unveils ‘ecological economics’ to track Australia’s wellbeing
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to release what he is calling “Measuring What Matters” – Australia’s first national wellbeing framework.
Chalmers boasts 3.6% unemployment rate, says record 465,000 jobs created in Labor’s first year
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the national economy is prepared to take on global headwinds, following data showing Australia outperforming international peers.
Chequeing out: Chalmers to phase out BSB and cheque payments, give RBA more regulatory power
Jim Chalmers is set to announce the phasing out of cheques and BSB payments, as well as push for more RBA regulation of digital wallets.
Crypto and blockchain were missing from the budget despite continued need for regulation
Cryptocurrency and blockchain weren't to be found anywhere in the 2023 budget papers, even regarding regulation, and we can't find out why.
325,000 extra Australians help Labor deliver the first surplus since Costello
The government expects to collect an astonishing $42 billion more than it expected to this financial year and will deliver a surplus.
“Smoke and Mirrors”: Startups react to the 2023 budget
Labor has handed down its second budget, with more startup and SME measures that last time. But founders have still found gaps.
Budget 2023: PAYG and GST instalment increase halved to boost cash flow for 2.1 million small businesses
Cash flow support for small businesses will come through a halving of the adjustment factor applied to Pay As You Go (PAYG) and GST instalments.
Budget 2023: $392.4 million for startups and SMEs from new Industry Growth Program
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic confirmed that the Industry Growth Program would include grants and mentorship for startups.
