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Budget 2024: Chalmers fights inflation, will it be enough for a rate cut?

Written by John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra

Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised an “inflation-fighting and future-making budget” and he has delivered by introducing measures aimed at directly bringing down inflation.

Combined, his A$300-per-household energy rebate and his 10% increase to the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance will cut inflation in the year ahead by 0.50...

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Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most
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Mantra Group appointed Stephen Hobson Chief Financial Officer
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HEPA Air Purifier: How to Find the Best One in Australia
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Stand by for the oddly designed Stage 3 tax cut that will send middle earners backwards and give high earners…
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How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

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

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

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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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Budget 2024: Chalmers fights inflation, will it be enough for a rate cut?

‘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

Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?

Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Mantra Group appointed Stephen Hobson Chief Financial Officer

HEPA Air Purifier: How to Find the Best One in Australia

Stand by for the oddly designed Stage 3 tax cut that will send middle earners backwards and give high earners…

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

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

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