Tag: Jim Chalmers

Heat on ‘off budget’ tool Labor used for NRF deals

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Albanese government’s $15 billion industry fund should be independently assessed along with other so-called ‘off budget’ measures to ensure taxpayers can “genuinely” expect a return, the business lobby...

Senate committee clears path for new crypto laws

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Legislation imposing new safety standards on digital assets like cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens looks set to be waved through parliament, having been endorsed by a Senate committee with in-principle...

Gig Guide: Jon Whittle joins Melbourne Business School

Posted on   |  by David Allen
The former managing director of CSIRO’s Data61 Jon Whittle has joined Melbourne Business School as a distinguished fellow. The school announced the NASA alum’s appointment this week, saying he...

‘Futureproofing’ digital asset bill hits Parliament

Posted on   |  by David Allen
The federal government has introduced new financial safeguards for cryptocurrency to Parliament that it says will close regulatory gaps and unlock billions of dollars in investment. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...

Treasurer blocks US takeover of Mayne Pharma

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blocked a $672 million takeover bid for Aussie drug manufacturer Mayne Pharma from US-based Cosette Pharmaceuticals on national interest grounds. In a statement on Friday,...

Govt pumps $1.1bn into clean fuels take-off

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s emerging low carbon liquid fuels industry is set to start producing ‘drop in’ alternatives to fossil fuels like sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel by the end of...