Jennifer Duke

The appointment of Jenny Wilkinson as Australian's first female Treasury secretary is clearly a historic moment. What it says about the government's economic plans is less certain.

The former shadow treasurer wanted to bake in automatic tax cuts if inflation was too high, but Peter Dutton opposed the plan. Economists have their say.

Policymakers are due to get a glimpse of how household spending is holding up as rates are cut but global uncertainty looms large.

Prominent fund manager Geoff Wilson and Liberal MP Tim Wilson are preparing for a fight that may be franking credits 2.0.

The first economic growth scorecard for 2025 will be released, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers expected to point to global challenges clouding the outlook.

The pandemic productivity bump was a blip. Productivity Commission deputy chair Alex Robson says we must look to tax, red tape and investment as global uncertainty grows.

Steven Kennedy stayed silent on criticism of Labor’s plan to cut tax concessions on super balances above $3 million. But he revealed he will be personally affected.

A policy that hardly featured during the election campaign has dominated its aftermath. It follows a long battle for reform of the nation's retirement system.

Following a wide-ranging speech from her deputy Andrew Hauser on his experiences in China, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will fly to Beijing herself.

In a week where the Coalition's collapse and Donald Trump dominated headlines, RBA governor Michele Bullock's strongest warning yet on the global economy went under the radar.

The former RBA governor said interest rate cuts were overdue and too modest, and criticised the board’s approach to forecasting and employment.

Men in the public sector are less likely than their private sector peers to take leave to look after their newborns.

Business groups are warning Labor’s new super tax could distort investment and hurt small businesses, but the RBA governor isn't too concerned about stability.

The Coalition has split for the first time in decades after talks between Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud broke down. Plus: Labor holds the line on its super tax plan.

Almost everyone agrees there will be a 25bps easing of the cash rate on Tuesday. But opinions are divided on what its next move after that will be.

The RBA copped flak for going slow on Trump’s tariffs and rate cuts — but with inflation easing, that caution may soon look like foresight.

The elevation of Daniel Mulino and Andrew Charlton is giving policy watchers renewed confidence that economic reform is on the cards.

As she takes over a demoralised Liberal party after a dismal defeat, new leader Sussan Ley has an opportunity to build a more ambitious economic agenda.

Labor and Coalition policy costings were released after more than 31% of Australians had already voted. Economists and transparency advocates want the rules changed.

There's only a week to go until the RBA meets for its May rate decision, but the focus is still on the United States.

Six top economists are calling on the Albanese government to prioritise tax reform, budget repair and productivity gains in its crucial first months.

Independent economist Saul Eslake says Labor no longer needs WA’s seats to hold power, opening the door to rethink the state’s lucrative GST carve-up.

It won't take long for the Prime Minister to be reminded of the global economic challenges he will face in his second term following Saturday's thumping win.

After a whirlwind final day of campaigning that included a visit to the MCG and his home suburb of Marrickville, Anthony Albanese has claimed an emphatic, and historic victory.