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Should the Superannuation Guarantee increase to 12%?

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Travis Huynh

The Federal Government has previously committed to raising the Superannuation Guarantee to 12%. Join Travis Huynh as he investigates the macro-economic trade-offs associated with such a change.

Inequality, tax and the budget – part 1

March 29, 2019 by Miguel Ayala

Income distribution, infrastructure spending and the tax-welfare system. Miguel Ayala explores what we can expect from the 2019 federal budget.

Nominal Interest: Budget Special

May 9, 2016May 9, 2016 by Priyanka Banerjee

Catch up on the ESSA team’s take on the 2016/17 Federal Budget.

Small business, the favourite child of budget policy

May 3, 2016 by Priyanka Banerjee

Small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to be some of the key beneficiaries of the Federal Budget, with the 2016/17 instalment going further than had previously been expected. Prior to tonight, there had been an understanding that the rate of company tax faced by SMEs would be lowered as an extension of the policies introduced …

The story of the real Australian economy: Part 4 – The federal budget & the victims of political folly

February 21, 2016July 5, 2015 by Benjamin Wee

In Part 4 of ‘the Story of the Real Australian Economy’, Ben looks at the foundations of fiscal policy and the impact of political motivations on the federal budget.

Tax me if you can

February 20, 2016May 18, 2015 by ESSA Writers

We need a lucid tax discussion, but the language of our leaders suggests we won’t get it, says Matthew Rao.

Editors’ Picks — 17th May 2015

February 20, 2016May 17, 2015 by ESSA Publications

This week, readers are given a chance to see the effects of certain budget cuts and investment initiatives; how did Twitter’s share price drop by US$8b, and should we be trusting market trends? Moving beyond Australian borders, we explore Africa’s rapid urbanisation and China’s new proposal to invest $50 billion in Brazil.

Editors’ Picks – 26th April 2015

February 20, 2016April 26, 2015 by ESSA Publications

Each week the ESSA Editors pick out the best articles from the latest in the world of economics, politics, and everything in between.

Nuanced debate must supplant budget bluster

February 20, 2016April 22, 2015 by Leon Obrenov

Given our precarious economic position, we must engage in serious discussion about our future and the reform required.

Increasing interest in higher education reform

February 21, 2016October 27, 2014 by ESSA Writers

In the recent Federal budget, the Australian government controversially proposed a change in the indexed rate of HELP debt, alongside fee deregulation and the lowering of government subsidies. This has signalled a seismic shift in government thinking and the structure of Australia’s tertiary education sector.

Debt crisis or no debt crisis?

February 21, 2016August 6, 2014 by Anisha Kidd

Anisha Kidd considers the debt crisis, an ongoing saga in the Australian political and economic landscape.

Why the federal budget represents the victory of the Baby Boomers over the ‘Alphabet soup’ generations

February 21, 2016July 15, 2014 by Stephen King

Professor Stephen King lays down evidence which suggests the 2014 federal budget was a series of moves to protect the Baby Boomers, by reducing the entitlements of the younger generations.