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Jackson Hole gathering reveals fresh concern for central bankers
Officials from three of the world’s major central banks have signalled they are on course to lower interest rates emerging weakness in labour markets and growth become the chief threat for policymakers.
- Steve Matthews, Mark Schroers and Jonnelle Marte
- Exclusive
- Superannuation
Keating warns on Labor’s $3m super tax
Jim Chalmers’ refusal to index the $3 million threshold for the tax hit has been described as “unconscionable” by Paul Keating in private talks with the industry.
- John Kehoe, Phillip Coorey and Hannah Wootton
Building super funds challenge APRA’s CFMEU concerns in court
But Cbus, which was also ordered to review the fitness of its union-appointed directors last week, is standing by its pledge to work with the watchdog.
- Hannah Wootton
Coalition not convinced on RBA board split
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor is hosing down expectations of a deal on the government’s stalled reforms to the central bank.
- Updated
- Michael Read
Chalmers offers deal on RBA board split
The treasurer offers to shift all RBA board members onto a new interest rate-setting board, presenting a potential breakthrough in stalled Coalition negotiations.
- Michael Read and John Kehoe
US Fed policymakers signal willingness to cut interest rates
While several officials saw a case for reducing rates last month, the “vast majority” reckon there’s a widening window for a September pivot.
- Craig Torres
Opinion & Analysis
Beware this easily overlooked pension rule with serious consequences
The ATO does not take kindly to SMSFs underpaying minimum pensions.
Contributor
Harris and Trump policies will only do more economic harm
Both US presidential candidates are offering counter-productive or fringe economic policies. That is bad for the US and the world.
Editorial
Why Gaza visa attacks could backfire on the Coalition
The opposition is focusing on Gazan visas to chip away at Labor’s national security credentials – but do voters even care while hip pocket pain remains acute?
Foreign affairs, defence correspondent
Uproar over RBA deputy’s speech reveals a lot about Australia
What was supposed to be a measured commentary on economic uncertainty ended up offending economists, politicians and commentators. But did they miss the point?
Economics editor
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Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground
Since 1932, Thailand has been through 12 successful coups (as well as many more attempted ones), and multiple constitutions.
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How the autocrats’ club keeps dictators in power
In place of global revolution, today’s autocrats’ prime objectives are the accumulation and preservation of power – and their own enrichment.
- Jonathan Tepperman
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M&A crackdown: corporates protest in Canberra
Executives from large companies who are worried about planned tougher laws to block corporate mergers have taken their concerns to Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
- John Kehoe and Aaron Weinman
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Obamas light up the convention, and the campaign
Kamala Harris’ fight for the White House is working better than Democrats dared hope. Michelle and Barack Obama have added their star power – can the dream run last?
- Jennifer Hewett
Santos gala a gassy second chance for Albo
We regret to inform the federal Labor Party that Woodside is not the only gas major with a milestone birthday this year.
- Myriam Robin
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Rent seekers flock to Future Made in Australia honeypot
Readers’ letters on knowing the true cost of Labor’s industry policy; new rules for tax agents; criticism of the AICD; and banks cutting term-deposit interest rates.
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RBA must not mince its words for Chalmers
Treasurers have often tried to muzzle bankers and economists undermining the government’s economic narrative, writes John Kehoe.
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The new wave of climate claptrap
Misleading, misinformed or just plain baffling utterances continue to gush forth in the face of an increasingly evident problem.
- Pilita Clark
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Cooling-off period needed before politicians enter the private sector
Readers’ letters on MPs and political leaders jumping into the private sector too soon; criticism of the AICD; Australia’s special envoy on social cohesion; Putin’s war folly; and separating fact from fiction.
Evie Networks puts foot down on EV chargers
The company isn’t letting concerns about grid capacity constraints or a slowdown in EV sales derail plans to have almost 1100 chargers at 372 sites next year.
- Ben Potter
Vice chancellors feel the political heat
Universities say they are in crisis after Labor’s cap on overseas students, but the education minister says his priority is getting more equity students into the system.
- Jennifer Hewett
Industrial laws stifle private sector collaboration
Industrial relations laws are stopping universities better collaborating with private experts, says Macquarie Uni’s vice chancellor.
- Tom Burton
Taxpayers should own mines and solar panel factories: Greens
The Greens have threatened to tank Labor’s signature Future Made in Australia plan unless the federal government takes ownership stakes in manufacturing projects.
- Michael Read
Gaza protests my most difficult issue, says Sydney Uni’s Scott
Resolving the Gaza protests has been the most difficult challenge of his public professional career, says Sydney University vice chancellor, Mark Scott
- Tom Burton
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University scapegoats still need to get houses in order
The Higher Education Summit heard a system based on decades of massive expansion, loan-funded students and big injections of foreign students is at a watershed.
- The AFR View
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Term deposit rate cuts may fund the next ‘mortgage war’
The nation’s largest banks are beginning to ratchet up loan discounting once again, driving them to punish savers to protect margins.
- Lucas Baird and Michael Read
