SA Budget Insights 2025-26
South Australia’s final Budget before the 2026 election avoids the usual pre-election fanfare, instead reinforcing Labor’s priorities on health and policing. With few surprises and a slim surplus, Treasurer Stephen Mullighan cast it as a steady platform for re-election, emphasising progress made and caution on future infrastructure commitments.
The Opposition Responds: Highlights from the 2025 Budget in Reply
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton used his 2025 Budget Reply to announce key Coalition policies, including a National Gas Plan, halving the fuel excise, and cutting migration, framing the next election as a defining moment for Australia’s future.
Federal Budget Insights 2026-27
A politically significant Budget focused on housing affordability, tax reform and cost-of-living relief, the Albanese Government’s 2026–27 Budget introduces sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, alongside major defence and infrastructure investments, as Labor seeks to balance budget repair with support for younger Australians facing mounting economic pressures.
Federal Budget Insights 2025-26
The 2025–26 Federal Budget marks a return to deficit amid global uncertainty and domestic cost of living pressures. With new tax cuts, energy rebates and continued investment in health, housing and defence, the Government aims to steady the economy ahead of the upcoming federal election.
Weekly Wrap Up
This week’s wrap up covers the looming federal election call, Cyclone Alfred’s impact, economic growth driven by exports, and key policy shifts in foreign investment, competition, and trade. Plus, major updates on gender pay gap data, infrastructure investments, and defence strategy. Stay informed with Australia’s top political and economic news.
Weekly Wrap Up
Election called for 3 May following a week that featured the Federal Budget, Budget-in-Reply, and major policy moves on tax cuts, cost of living relief, workplace reforms, and defence. GRACosway covers what it all means as the campaign officially begins.
Weekly Wrap Up
With an election approaching and key policy debates unfolding, this week’s Wrap Up covers the foreign housing investment ban, the Whyalla Steelworks administration and support package, and the latest Newspoll figures. Also in focus: economic updates, defence and diplomacy, and regional investment. Catch up on the key developments shaping business and government.
Weekly Wrap Up
With Parliament back in session and an election on the horizon, this week’s Wrap Up covers key legislation, Australia’s trade clash with the Trump Administration, and the latest on economic policy, defence, energy investment, and state politics. Catch up on the key developments shaping business and government.
GRACosway announces new leadership group and senior hires
GRACosway has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing five new partners and promoting a number of senior advisers across its Corporate and Financial Communications and Public Affairs practices. The appointments reflect the firm’s continued growth, depth of expertise and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders across Australia and New Zealand.
Outstanding Staff Promoted in 2025
GRACosway is delighted to announce the promotion of Brigid Glanville to Partner, recognising her leadership in communications, corporate affairs, and media. We also celebrate the well-deserved promotions of outstanding team members across our Sydney and Melbourne offices.