Treasurer signals start of work on ground-breaking NSW Intergenerational Report Economy & Industry The 2026 NSW Intergenerational Report will consider how wealth is split between the generations, women and men, cities and the regions.
Australian Taxation Office prepares for shake-up as new boss named December 8, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Tax policy and tax delivery are two very different things. Just ask Kevin Rudd. Albanese has chosen a seasoned journeyman in Rob Heferen.
Treasurer: Public service reform and business improvement must become BAU November 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Jim Chalmers says elected officials and public servants must demonstrate the best examples of accountability, transparency and trust.
Premium Insights and analysis What did the Romans ever do for us? Labor releases proposed Bitcoin regulations October 17, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social The head of ASIC has compared the rise of crypto to the Roman Empire. So let’s unpack that a little, specifically the bit about coin.
Peter Costello rules out third term at Future Fund helm October 11, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The government has announced a merit-based recruitment is underway to replace outgoing Future Fund chair Peter Costello.
Intergenerational Report topography to inform Australia’s future policy planning August 25, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The 2023 Intergenerational Report signals the likelihood of slower economic growth over the next 40 years, and more of us living longer.
‘Do not accept the status quo’: ATO’s Chris Jordan goes out firing July 28, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Australia’s tax chief has a rock solid track record when it comes to delivery and culture. Can his success be replicated?
PSst! Forecasting the future and surviving the public furore December 8, 2022 By The Mandarin Federal The full moon is in Gemini, robodebt commission train wreck, a treasure in the APS crown, Canberra’s nasty criminal trial that wasn’t.
Mandarins to play a central role in Close the Gap, among other government priorities October 26, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Among other initiatives, Katy Gallagher announced a new team has been established, called the Future Made in Australia Office.
Premium Insights and analysis Is APS travel contract a Budget target? October 19, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Editors' Picks Canberra’s massive whole-of-government travel, accommodation and corporate credit card deal is about to go the market. Here’s what’s in play.
APS primed for ‘make a difference’ makeover to lure talent. So where’s the money at? October 5, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Editors' Picks The Albanese government is quietly preparing to put the image of working for the Australian Public Service into reputational rehab.
Premium Insights and analysis Trifecta of reports reveal regulatory reflux in Stephen Jones’ financial services portfolio October 4, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Editors' Picks Reports on Open Banking, de-banking and shutting regional bank branches have all landed. They paint a miserable policy and regulatory picture.
Treasurer weighs in on interest rate increase: they will ‘bite’ July 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Jim Chalmers acknowledges yesterday’s RBA rate hike will be challenging for Australians reckoning with cost-of-living pressures.
‘AAA’ credit rating cites Australia’s women’s workforce participation policy June 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia continues to be among only nine other countries to receive the ‘AAA’ rating from one of the three major ratings agencies.
Coalition takes credit for Australia’s ‘AAA’ credit rating January 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has given his government a pat on the back following news Australia has retained its ‘AAA’ credit rating.