GRACosway Ranked #1 Financial Communications Advisor in Australasia
GRACosway Pty Ltd has delivered another strong year, with Mergermarket naming the firm as the #1 financial communications advisor in Australasia by deal value in 2024. The firm advised on AUD $46 billion (US $28.9 billion) in confirmed M&A deals, also earning a #3 ranking in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan). Key global and […]
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) 2024-25
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher today released the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), revealing that Australia’s fiscal position has marginally improved by $1.4 billion since the Federal Budget was handed down in May. The Government attributed the change to strong employment figures delivering higher income tax receipts, weighed against ‘unavoidable spending’ […]
Weekly Wrap Up
Making headlines this week: a $26.9 billion deficit forecast in MYEFO, new housing and defence initiatives, and major health investments. Updates include Victoria’s action on CFMEU reforms, expanded social housing plans, and the launch of a National Suicide Prevention Strategy for First Nations Australians.
Weekly Wrap Up
In focus this week: Labor and the Coalition tied in polling as Anthony Albanese pledges $1 billion for childcare reform. The Coalition detailed its $325 billion nuclear energy plan, while the Government made significant defence announcements, including a $1.3 billion investment in Tomahawk cruise missiles and a PNG-based NRL team as part of regional security partnerships.
Weekly Wrap Up
This week’s key updates: The Federal Government released its response to the Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission, agreeing to 104 of 122 recommendations. GDP figures signal sluggish economic growth, while new competition rules for digital platforms were unveiled. Major policy announcements include aged care investments, dementia action plans, and the expansion of Australia’s mRNA manufacturing capabilities.
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To stay up to date on the latest political developments across the nation, subscribe to our free publication here. Highlights The Albanese Government secured support for 31 bills in a single day, increasing speculation of an early election. Headline inflation remained steady at 2.1 per cent in the 12 months to October 2024, according to data […]
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To stay up to date on the latest political developments across the nation, subscribe to our free publication here. Highlights The Federal Government announced a revised investment mandate for Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Future Fund, targeting the national priorities of boosting housing supply, supporting the net-zero transition, and improving infrastructure. The Joint Select Committee on Social Media […]
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To stay up to date on the latest political developments across the nation, subscribe to our free publication here. Highlights The Coalition leads the Labor Party 51-49 on a two-party preferred basis, while Anthony Albanese remains preferred prime minister over Peter Dutton by four basis points, according to the latest[paywall] Newspoll. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelled to Peru for […]
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To stay up to date on the latest political developments across the nation, subscribe to our free publication here. Highlights Following a meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board, the RBA held interest rates at 4.35 per cent for the eighth consecutive time. Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell visited China ahead of the 2024 China International […]
Weekly Wrap Up
To stay up to date on the latest political developments across the nation, subscribe to our free publication here. Highlights Annual inflation fell to 2.8 per cent, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Headline inflation is at its lowest since the March 2021 quarter. Minister for Defence Industry and […]