Killian Plastow
‘An investment in society’: Higher taxes drive higher incomes, research shows
Next week’s federal budget is widely expected to bring forward income tax cuts to put more money into Australians’ pockets, but fresh...
Anthony Albanese reveals Labor blueprint for rebuilding the economy
Australia’s economic woes could be eased with sizeable investment in infrastructure and social housing, Labor leader Anthony Albanese has said. In a...
‘Makes me want to puke’: Renowned economist rails against small business tax discounts
Tax concessions offered to Australia’s small businesses do not help the economy and are based on an “almost religious fervour” rather than...
Food relief agencies call for tax reforms to encourage business donations
The federal government is being urged to introduce tax incentives that encourage businesses to donate excess food, as it is often cheaper...
Retail jobs under pressure as federal government winds back JobKeeper support
Australia’s retail sector is taking a hit from two sides as reduced JobKeeper payments increase employee costs and reduce the spending power...
Women facing poverty in retirement as industry leaders defend super increase
Thousands of women will retire into poverty if legislated increases to the superannuation guarantee are scrapped, industry insiders are warning. Women are...
Bringing forward tax cuts in federal budget fair, but not very effective: Deloitte
Bringing forward tax cuts initially slated for 2024-25 will help stimulate Australia’s ailing economy, a new report from Deloitte Access Economics has...
Big business’ bad behaviour driven by a lack of board diversity
Increasing the diversity of Australia’s company boards could rein in irresponsible conduct at a corporate level, new research shows. But unconscious biases...
Climate policy driven by ‘vested interests’, damning report claims
Australia’s climate change progress is being stymied by “insidious” lobby groups influencing our energy policy, a think tank has claimed. After former...
Retailers face ‘make or break’ Christmas period as stimulus winds down
Australian retailers face a “make or break” Christmas period as ongoing lockdowns and reduced stimulus payments weigh on spending. Data from the...