Budget Forum 2024



While the budget did not announce any much-needed tax reform, it does have two noteworthy aspects from a medium-term perspective. First, it introduces the re-designed… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2024: Personal Income Tax Cuts and Fiscal Policy

This year’s federal budget did something most commentators didn’t expect. A Labor government chose to address cost of living pressures through a universal payment –… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2024: Universalism by Design? Unpacking the Politics of Inflation

We ought to think of the tango when we think of social welfare. In a well-crafted social welfare system, taxes and public transfers tango with… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2024: Tango With Tax – Means Testing the Energy Bill Rebate

Before the budget the Australian Government announced a new program, Future Made in Australia. The program’s main objective is to provide substantial government financial assistance… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2024: Future Made in Australia

The 2024-25 Federal Budget will likely respond to significant cost-of-living pressures. The Albanese government have already amended the legislated stage 3 tax cuts implemented by… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2024: Stage Three Tax Cuts, Permanent or Temporary Relief to Address Cost-of-Living Pressures?

The government’s Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has just published its second report. It was set up by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Social Services… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2024: JobSeeker Payments Need a Substantial Boost (and Improved Indexation)

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