This report provides updated information on the economic and fiscal outlook for Australia in advance of the May 2019 federal election.

This NATSEM analysis finds that given the wide range of tax changes and the energy payment, nearly 85% of Australian families will be affected by at least one measure of the tax and transfer policy changes, and nearly 90% of the population.

The Australia Institute has reviewed economic modelling of climate policies released by BAEconomics. The review shows that BAEconomics’ modelling is based on flawed assumptions and its conclusions are not valid.

The aim of this briefing is to provide some context for the 2019-20 Budget based on the latest economic and fiscal forecasts released at the 2018-19 MYEFO in December 2018. The figures are current at the time of publication but the government’s economic and fiscal forecasts will be updated with the release of the 2019-20...

This speech, by Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, Guy Debelle, examines how climate change affects the objectives of monetary policy and some of the challenges that arise in thinking about climate change.