Tag: federal budget

$206m for cyber and data uplift amid business register fallout

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A $206.4 million Budget commitment to improved data capability and cybersecurity has been given to Australia’s two financial regulators, among a series of smaller cyber upgrades. The funding, included...

‘Future-making’ Budget needs to show Australia how

Posted on   |  by Sandy Plunkett
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers is just days away from presenting his third Budget, one he says will prioritise cost of living relief and “future-making” in a net zero world....

Future Made in Australia: Treasurer rubbishes inflation claims

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected “rubbish” claims that the government’s Future Made in Australia manufacturing package is inflationary, insisting the industry intervention will be “responsible in macroeconomic terms”. The...

CRCs need $50 million boost, says peak body

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Cooperative Research Australia has called for a $50 million boost to the cooperative research centres program, backing recommendations made in the positive 2021 ACIL Allen review released earlier this...

My Health Record funding void adds to Budget pressures

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A decision by the former Coalition government not to fund the My Health Record system beyond the current financial year is contributing to the “immediate” financial pressures now weighing...

Govt says it will reform employee shares, again

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has again announced plans for major reforms of the employee share scheme at a cost of $550 million, after promising a series of changes to the...

Standalone FOI Commissioner to be appointed

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A standalone Freedom of Information Commissioner will be appointed to work alongside the Privacy Commissioner, with the government to finally meet its legislative requirements in separating the positions. Angelene...