June 20, 2013
Wayne Swan
Read the latest advice, feature articles and news on Wayne Swan, especially for the business leader.
Dick Smith, Gerry Harvey and Frank Lowy ranked among Australia’s most trusted
Businesspeople earn recognition, politicians rank low on the list as Reader’s Digest releases the results of its annual Most Trusted Australians and Most Trusted Professions survey.
Economic pulse: Australia’s fiscal conundrum
For years, politicians in Australia have talked of lowering taxes. Here’s why that doesn’t add up anymore.
Feds eye state royalties as big flaws emerge in mining tax
Even if the government wants to change the design of the controversial mining tax, it faces the formidable financial resources of companies such as BHP, Rio Tinto and Xstrata.
It’s not about sexism – it’s about the rate of change
The debate about whether our politician are biased against women become more complex when we look at the audience of the media commentators.
Economic outlook: Will Glenn follow Ben?
While retailers and tourism leaders are calling for a rate cut, the RBA will only agree if there is a significant deterioration in the growth outlook.
Gina Rinehart, Wayne Swan and the bigger fish
Rinehart and Swan’s boring joust continues while much bigger issues need attention.
Forget about a company tax cut
Political self-interest and the upcoming federal election will ensure there won’t be a company tax cut.
A new gold-standard concern: Where's the rainbow?
A new gold standard is being introduced by the central bankers to substitute bullion for bonds as part of European bailout programs.
The first days of the carbon tax – Wesfarmers chief warns of inevitable price rises
The carbon tax may only be two days old, but already business leaders are warning prices will start rising – and they better get used to it.
Fortescue launches High Court battle over mining tax
Mining giant Fortescue has said in a statement to the ASX it will launch a fresh challenge in the High Court over the Federal Government's mining tax.
High income earners to be slugged extra $3,500 in super tax
The Federal Government is set to push ahead with a tax increase on superannuation for high income earners despite experts warning about high costs of collecting the estimated $3500 extra per person.
Palmer says he’ll build new Titanic, stand against Swan
Queensland coal mining titan Clive Palmer says he will build the Titanic II and intends to challenge Wayne Swan for the federal seat of Lilley.
IMF lifts global growth forecasts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its global growth forecast for 2012 from 3.3% to 3.5%.
Swan welcomes new World Bank appointment
Treasurer Wayne Swan has welcomed the appointment of Korean-American physician Jim Yong Kim as next president of the World Bank.
Did ANZ try to bury its rate rise?
Late last Friday, as business journalists were heading home for the day, the ANZ released news of its rate rise. Wise or short-sighted strategy?
Opposition defends ANZ’s rate hike
Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb has defended ANZ’s rate rise, while Treasurer Wayne Swan has accused the opposition of favouring the big banks over home-buyers.
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