“To ensure more Australians earn more – and keep more of what they earn.” That was the core promise from Treasurer Jim Chalmers in this year’s Federal Budget, which focuses squarely on easing cost-of-living pressures and boosting the long-term resilience of the Australian economy. With many households still feeling the financial squeeze, the 2025–26 Budget […]
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Dec
Dec
There has been an alarming increase in Australians being scammed after combined losses of over $2 billion reported in 2021 which might double this year[1]. The ACCC’s Scamwatch received more than 166,000 reports between January and September this year, a 90 per cent increase in losses to $424.8 million over the same period last year. Many […]
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Oct
Oct
Amid an environment of rising inflation, interest rates, and cost of living, along with continued labour shortages and supply chain issues, Dr Jim Chalmers delivered the Albanese government’s first budget on Tuesday 25 October 2022. Looking at the numbers The Treasurer revealed a $36.9 billion deficit (1.5 per cent of GDP), well under the $78 […]