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It’s time to give Labor’s first term a scorecard – have we actually seen any transformative vision?

Written by John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland

This week’s budget was Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third and – for practical purposes – final for the current parliamentary term.

Even if the 2025 election is delayed long enough to give Labor another budget, that speech would represent more of an election manifesto than any deliverable legislation.

We are therefore now in a...

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Young Aussie transforming business and community spaces into stunning works of art
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MyState Bank Announces Changes to Interest
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How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

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Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

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Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

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Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

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It’s time to give Labor’s first term a scorecard – have we actually seen any transformative vision?

Why Local Procurement is the New Competitive Advantage for Australian Builders

Why Queensland Agribusinesses Are Rethinking Their Airborne Particulate Management

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?

‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up

War could add an extra 5% to prices in Australia – but there’s one sector that shields the economy

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Half our colleagues suffer pain and discomfort from periods. But they’re still a taboo subject at work

Young Aussie transforming business and community spaces into stunning works of art

MyState Bank Announces Changes to Interest

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

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