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

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... enough money for housing, healthcare, climate action and essential services," she said. The comments come after the Federal Budget introduced measures aimed at easing cost of living pressures and reducing some tax concessions for higher income Australian's ...

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
... could have invested more in electrifying trucks and heavy machinery that use most of Australia's diesel. "This Federal Budget includes serious tax reform to deal with the housing crisis, but a patchwork of fossil fuel subsidies and short-term handouts ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CPA calls on government to promote ESG adoption

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
CPA Australia is urging the government to use the 2026-27 Federal Budget to reduce red tape, improve productivity and strengthen Australia's long-term competitiveness. In its pre-Budget submission, CPA Australia set out six priority reform areas which ...

Fortescue, Climate Energy Finance call to reform fossil fuel subsidy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... result of this dependence has undermined climate targets, damaged productivity and drained tens of billions from the federal budget. CEF argues that the scheme, mostly benefitting big miners, needs urgent reform - a proposal backed by iron ore giant ...
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