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A windfall profits tax levied on the export gas industry could pay for the government's $20 billion commitment to the energy transition.

Analysis: Treasurer Jim Chalmers will no doubt reveal inherited budget bungles but he won’t need to look far for new tales of economic woe

Scott Morrison has made a seemingly bold pledge to create 1.3 million jobs over five years. Here's why it's got a lot to do with international borders, and why it might sound so familiar.

An election about nothing? Just because the major parties aren’t interested in wrecking their reelection hopes with tax reform proposals doesn’t mean there aren’t major differences.

Deloitte Access Economics economist Chris Richardson has warned any handouts in the March 29 budget will add to inflation pressures.

Export revenues and low jobless rate combine to cut almost $90bn from projected federal budget deficit

Australia’s budget situation has been quietly improving. Deloitte Access Economics director Chris Richardson says the remarkable strength of the Australian economy means it no longer needs the emergency support it has been getting from the government and the Reserve Bank. Government spending fell by a record 10% in the year…