Weekly Wrap Up
US trade tensions escalate as tariffs extend to beef and pharmaceuticals, while Cyclone Alfred recovery efforts continue across Queensland and NSW. With Budget Week approaching, cost of living relief is expected to dominate debate. Meanwhile, key developments in energy, infrastructure, defence, and workplace reforms shape the policy landscape as campaigning ramps up.
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.
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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.