Articles
2024
Opinion piece: More engagement in uncertain times, not less
A quarter century ago, the G20 was formed because deepening connections between our markets and our people made our economies more dependent on one another and there was no shortage of challenges f
Opinion piece: Responsible budget Australia’s best buffer against global uncertainty
In an increasingly uncertain and unstable global economy, the Albanese Labor government’s responsible economic management is Australia’s best defence.
Opinion piece: Modernising merger approvals to bring them into the 21st century
Boosting competition has been one of the cornerstones of the Albanese government’s economic plan ever since we came to office.
Opinion piece: Consecutive surpluses proof of Labor’s responsible economic management
Responsible economic management has been a hallmark of the Albanese government since day one, and there’s no clearer proof than the 2 straight surpluses we’ve delivered.
Opinion piece: Opportunity comes from engagement, not estrangement
This week I am the first Australian Treasurer in 7 years to meet with Chinese counterparts in China.
Opinion piece: Australia can be an island of decency and opportunity in a violent and divided world
For much of the time I’ve travelled for my job, my friend Judy has worked the early shift at Brisbane airport.
Opinion piece: Powering a Future Made in Australia
Our Future Made in Australia agenda is absolutely central to our government’s vision for a new generation of prosperity in an economy powered by cleaner and cheaper energy.
Opinion piece: Labor’s reforms to attract and de-risk more investment
This month’s Budget is all about addressing inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures in the here‑and‑now, at the same time as we build a more productive, dynamic and resilient economy.
Opinion piece: Budgeting for a bigger focus on economic security
Australia can be a primary beneficiary of the churn and change in the global economy, but only if we make ourselves indispensable to the net zero transformation and only if we align our economic an
Opinion piece: Future Made in Australia will drive our place in new global economy
A big focus of meetings with ministerial counterparts, central bank governors and the key global economic institutions in Washington DC this week will be the economic uncertainty that comes from ri
Opinion piece: Sustained support to help with the cost of living
We know many Australians are strapped right now. Inflation is coming down but high prices are still hurting.
Opinion piece: Inflation fight vital but Budget also plans for future
Each budget involves its own unique series of fine balances to ensure the fiscal settings are suited to the times and suited to the economic challenges of the day.
Opinion piece: Labor is modernising the economy
The Albanese Government’s reform agenda is about modernising our economy and maximising our opportunities to make our people, businesses and industries beneficiaries of the big changes underway in
Opinion piece: Helping WA workers earn more and keep more
One of the reasons we spent time in the West this week is because we are big believers in the workers and communities of WA and that’s why they are front and centre in our economic plan.
Opinion piece: Labor’s tax changes are relief and reform
In making the changes to the stage three tax cuts we announced last week the Government did not choose between relief OR reform, we chose relief AND reform.
Opinion piece: Labor's tax cuts - more money for middle Australia
If you’re reading the paper as part of your morning ritual before heading to work or getting home from night shift, you’re one of millions of Australians who will receive a substantial tax cut in&n
Opinion piece: Better tax cuts with an economic dividend
From July 1 this year, the Albanese Labor Government will reform the tax system to deliver tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer.
2023
Opinion piece: Responsible economic management key to our entire agenda
In a little over 18 months, the Albanese Government has helped engineer a historic budget turnaround.
Opinion piece: Super must deliver in retirement
Superannuation stands as one of our nation’s great public policy achievements.
Opinion piece: Nation's productivity demands fairness in merger process
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of a ground-breaking piece of legislation that shaped the modern Australian economy.