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WEB2 days ago — The Reserve Bank of Australia really does want Aussies poorer Michael Pascoe September 11, 2024 As evidence of a slowing Australian economy mounts, Governor Michele Bullock quietly told journalists the RBA wants Australians to be poorer. Nobody seemed to notice except Michael Pascoe. Just ‘Rubbish & …
Advice on negative gearing ‘not unusual’: Treasurer
WEB8 hours ago — Labor has sought advice from Treasury on scaling back negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions as it looks to make a breakthrough on housing, Nine newspapers reported on Wednesday. Changes to negative gearing would be grandfathered and won’t impact investors currently using the scheme. But Treasurer Jim Chalmers downplayed the ...
RBA sees lower inflation, but not enough to cut rates
WEB22 hours ago — After holding the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday, Governor Michele Bullock predicted headline inflation to fall below three per cent, as previously indicated in bank forecasts. But she cautioned the monthly figure is much more volatile and less influential to the board’s decision-making than the quarterly figure, next due in ...
War of words over inflation as national debt dives - Michael West
WEB2 days ago — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the lower gross debt of $906.9 billion allowed for further action in addressing cost-of-living concerns, “If you lower debt, if you produce surpluses, that has downward pressure on inflation. That doesn’t happen by accident,” he told reporters in Canberra on Monday. “That happens because of good ...
The shameful Australian silence on human rights atrocities next door
WEB4 days ago — Our Indonesian correspondent, Duncan Graham, on the atrocities in West Papua. Fresh from its latest failure to protect Palestine in the UN, the Australian government also handles brittle Indonesia tenderly lest it snaps off trade and security deals with its spacious but under-occupied neighbour. Raw facts drive policy harder than moral values.
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WEB6 days ago — By Michael Pascoe | September 18, 2024. Hypocrisy, thy name is politics. Sanctimonious lies, spin and obfuscation are already thick upon the ground in ... Secret report not so secret anymore. Inspector-General’s ADF report emerges. By Rex Patrick | September 18, 2024.
Debt levels plummet ahead of final budget forecast
WEB2 days ago — Commonwealth debt levels have fallen by almost $150 billion in the past two years, new figures have shown, ahead of the federal government being on track to record a larger-than-expected surplus. Final budget outcome figures for the 2023/24 financial year will show gross debt levels fall to $906.9 billion, an improvement of $149.1 billion from ...
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WEB2 days ago — Woolworths and Coles head ‘down down’ to federal court. By AAP | September 23, 2024 11:57. Australia's two biggest supermarket chains will face court after allegedly misleading buyers with fake ... Latest news from Australia - as it happens - published by independent media - unbiased news as it happens - no ads, no promotions.
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WEBAug 30, 2024 — Ban political donations | The West Report. July 24, 2024. Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can! Michael West elaborates on current stories, quick fire interviews and other commentary, holding Government and business to account.
Finance & Tax Archives - Michael West
WEBMay 21, 2024 — Gas Pipeline with No Gas – Chinese and Singapore tax dodgers leave the public with elephantine bill. By Michael West | April 22, 2024. The Australian public has bought a gas pipeline from foreign tax cheats - but there's no gas.
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