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Saturday, January 18, 2020
Tag: Wayne Swan
Shorten may give Albanese a free shot at Labor leadership
Shorten indicates he would not run for the Labor leadership if Anthony Albanese wants the top job, in a bid to avoid more disunity and party destabilisation.
Turnbull, Swan joint push for new debate on Australian republic
Senior Liberal Malcolm Turnbull has joined Treasurer Wayne Swan in renewing calls for Australia to think again about becoming a republic.
Abbott lays out $4bn a year spending cuts in budget reply
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says a coalition government will make savings to allow households to keep their promised tax cuts.
Thank you card for DisabilityCare moves Gillard to tears
A postcard from two youths with disabilities has brought Prime Minister Julia Gillard to tears as she introduced disability care legislation.
Budget will balance in two years, at cost to baby bonus and benefits
Treasurer Wayne Swan’s federal budget has mapped a path to surplus that has required some cuts that could anger families and business.
Transcript of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s Budget speech 2013/14
The full transcript of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s 2013/14 Budget speech.
Focus on jobs and growth in budget: Swan
The federal budget will chart a path back to surplus while delivering extra spending for schools and disability care, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.
Govt attacks Abbott over industrial relations policy
The coalition workplace policy has ignited debate over fairness and flexibility, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard saying it’s “absurd” to say workers wouldn’t suffer.
Gillard flags tax rises in federal budget
The federal government is expected to raise taxes and charges in the May budget as the company tax take slides and public demand for services rises.
Former Liberal Party strategist says ‘kill the poor to balance budget’
Menzies House, a think tank with links to the Liberal Party, has sparked controversy by publishing a tongue-in-cheek article advocating the death of underprivileged Australians as a method of managing the federal budget. Wayne Swan has labelled the piece by right wing business lobbyist Toby Ralph "a disgusting rant".
PM, Abbott in bitter war of words on superannuation
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has described Opposition Leader Tony Abbott as an “economic simpleton” over his comments on super.
Labor reveals superannuation changes
Treasurer Wayne Swan and superannuation minister Bill Shorten have released the government’s superannuation plans to head off any more criticism.
Single-minded austerity hurts Europe: Swan
Treasurer Wayne Swan says single-minded austerity is hurting Europe, while infighting in the US Congress is holding back its country.
Australia sees largest monthly employment increase in 13 years
Economists expect the biggest monthly rise in employment in 13 years in Australia lessens the chance of another cut in interest rates.
Australian dollar hits 28-year high against the Sterling
Get more pounds for your dollar - the Aussie dollar has reached 68 pence, its highest level against Sterling since 1985.
UK data shows Australia recession free for 21 years
This week’s national accounts showed the economy has been recession-free for 21 continuous years, otherwise unheard of in the current global climate.
Inactive bank accounts ‘cash grab’ could affect Aussies living abroad
A legislative amendment recently passed by the Australian government will allow it to claim any money from an inactive bank account which has not been used in three years. If you have not used your Australian bank account in more than three years this money will be transferred to government ...
Coalition will ‘speak with a strong Australian accent’ says Abbott
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott reiterated his party’s commitment to “strong, home-grown policy” today in a thinly-veiled attack on Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s Scottish communications adviser John McTernan.
Mining tax revenues pull in $126 million
Miners paid the Labor government $126 million in mining tax in the first two quarters of its introduction, Australian Taxation Office advice shows.
Labor winning back support, as MP says surplus possible
Delivering a budget surplus is certainly possible, a federal Labor MP says as the latest Newspoll shows Labor winning back support in an election year.
Govt must ditch surplus to save jobs, says Swan
The federal government has all but dumped its promise to deliver a budget surplus in 2012/13, so it can boost economic growth and jobs.
Budget surplus $1.1bn despite global economic “storm clouds”
Treasurer Wayne Swan says the fallout from economic "storm clouds" in Europe, Asia and the United States has made returning the budget to surplus much harder.
Wayne Swan stands by “cranks and crazies” Tea Party comments
Treasurer Wayne Swan is standing by his attack on the US Tea Party, saying "cranks and crazies" are putting the global economic recovery at risk.
Julia Gillard rejects Gina Rinehart’s high Australian wages claim
Australia's principal federal political leaders have rejected Gina Rinehart's suggestion local wages are too high and are holding back the nation's competitiveness.
Gina Rinehart insults ordinary Australians with ‘jealous’ remarks
Gina Rinehart's "insulting" advice on how to become a millionaire by working hard and not drinking and smoking shows she's out of touch with ordinary Australians, critics say.
Is the mining boom really finished?
Labor ministers rush to defend Australia’s future economic prospects after Martin Ferguson declares the resources boom “over”, sparking fierce debate.
Australian census shows how Aussies earn, pray, love
It seems we earn more, pray less and love everyone, as jobs head west and cities expand with new waves of migration, the latest census reveals.
Australian PM backs Black Caviar to take Royal Ascot
Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan has wished Black Caviar well as the champion mare aims to show the world how good she is at Royal Ascot tomorrow.
Follow example of Australian economy, Gillard tells Europe
Prime Minister Gillard urges Europe to implement expansionary policies to rescue itself from the debt crisis, pointing to Australia as a model of growth with fiscal discipline.
Aussie markets relief at Greece election result
Australian financial markets breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after Greece's two main pro-bailout parties won enough votes to form a government, easing fears it could dump the euro currency and reject internationally agreed austerity measures.
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