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$50k a minute: Billionaire wealth boom highlights inequality in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... Australians out of poverty, covering household electricity bills nationwide for more than a year, or funding Australia's aid budget almost five times over. Oxfam chief executive Jennifer Tierney said the findings underscored the need for broader ...

Government unveils $47bn national housing overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... the Albanese government and brings together the progress already made, including the actions taken in the 2027 Federal Budget, into a comprehensive national plan. "This plan is a chance to take stock, outline the progress so far, and set out a blueprint ...

ARENA mandated to deliver $1.1bn cleaner fuel program

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... the Hydrogen Headstart Program, following the revised funding allocated to the program to $1 billion in the 2026 Federal Budget. ARENA will now invite shortlisted projects to submit full applications, which includes a rigorous assessment process and ...

Budget criticised for missing key clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
With Treasury pledging a whopping $14.8 billion to boost fuel security amid the Middle East crisis, the 2026 Budget has been criticised or missing key opportunities to progress the clean energy transition. Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Strengthening Australia's ...

Budget to modernise environmental approval framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The federal government's Federal Budget will earmark more than $500 million to modernise Australia's environmental approvals framework, with industry groups arguing the reforms could help ease housing supply constraints by reducing delays and duplication ...

AI push to unlock $278bn construction pipeline

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... struggling to keep pace. The report comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanses has committed $45 million in the upcoming Federal Budget to streamline approvals, signalling growing policy focus on the issue. CEDA said the use of AI and data-driven tools ...

Future Group calls for 25% gas export levy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... be without any levy. "An export levy makes it more attractive to sell gas to Australians. This policy will bolster the budget by $17 billion in the first year and reduce the wholesale price of electricity by up to 15%. It's a no-brainer," Sheikh said. ...

Increased tax a move to 'shut down' local oil and gas: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... report said. Treasury is understood to be modelling options for a new levy on gas exports as part of the upcoming federal budget, but the specifics of how the proposed tax may be levied are not yet clear. Current fiscal terms allow the government to ...

Foreign resident CGT discount on renewable assets takes shape

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... property (TARP) assets is attributable to Australian renewable energy assets. The proposed reform was announced in the 2024-25 Budget when the government pledged to strengthen the foreign resident CGT regime to ensure that foreign residents pay their ...

Green moves: AustralianSuper, Grattan Institute, Fidelity

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... is moving to Canberra to head Treasury's Housing Industry Capacity Branch, starting in early May around the federal budget. He will drive the government's housing supply policy, a key focus for federal and state governments. During his 11 years ...
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