All eyes will be on the election war chest Jim Chalmers sets aside in the budget as deficits loom. But his first task is to get the tone right.
Economy
Journalists in Tuesday's lockup will be forced to sign waivers and surrender their devices to get access to the budget papers. They hate it, but others are not so sure.
Corporate Australia’s governance failures and risk aversion are stifling investment, innovation and growth. Fixing it demands bold reform and national urgency.
The government wasn’t expected to deliver a budget on 25 March. Now, voters will see whether its “protein, not carbs” approach has paid off.
A record-breaking number of budget submissions have landed on the Albanese government’s desk. Here's what is top of mind as an election looms.
Economists are turning their attention to the budget, with Deloitte Access Economics tipping a worsening fiscal hole starting with a $26 billion deficit next week.
In a pre-budget submission, the investment manager called for reforms to foreign investment rules, warning that regulatory hurdles deter global capital.
The Albanese government hasn't been able to secure an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium, which came into effect today. But it’s not yet game over.
The Treasurer now faces the prospect of revealing a string of deficits after two consecutive surpluses, as Labor prepares to fight for survival in the election.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s window to call an election without holding a budget is closing. Cyclone Alfred may well slam it shut.
The gender pay gap is improving. But women are still missing from some of the top paying jobs in the Australian economy.
Even businesses at the forefront of the new economy too often leave women behind, while big law firms and banks also have persistent issues with gender pay disparity.
