2014/15 Budget Preview

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The Commission of Audit set out the fiscal parameters. The Government’s initial response will come on Budget night. The Budget will be “tough” – but measures may be back‑end loaded.

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The Road to the Federal Budget

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Economic & Financial market analysis Federal Budget: The Federal Budget will be handed down on May 13. This note looks at the current state of the economy ahead of the handing

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Australia’s Federal Budget deteriorates yet again

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As broadly foreshadowed in recent media, the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook projects a budget deficit this financial year of $47bn (up from $30bn projected prior to the election) and

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Australia’s new Government

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 It’s over, at least for now The policies of the new Government if implemented are likely to lead to smaller government, less regulation and over time improved productivity and economic

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Consumers respond negatively to the federal budget

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Consumer sentiment fell by 7.0% in May to be 2.4% higher than a year ago. The fall in consumer sentiment over May follows a fall of 5.1% in April. Despite

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FPA encourages Government to consider budget outcomes

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) submission to the federal budget 2013-14 has outlined key recommendations to improve access to financial advice to all Australians, with a focus on the ageing

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Solid improvement in Federal Budget

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The underlying budget deficit for the twelve months to May stood at $34.1 billion – the lowest result in almost three years (33 months). The deficit has improved by 45

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Actuaries call for longevity risk focus – including new generation annuities – in Federal Budget

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today urged the Government to prioritise longevity risk policies, including development of a new generation variable annuities market, to meet the

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Budget deficit target at risk

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Federal budget The underlying budget deficit continued its modest improvement, easing from $59.3 billion in the twelve months to November 2010 to $58.5 billion in the 2010 calendar year. CommSec

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SPAA calls for action on annual contribution caps and excess contributions tax in Federal Budget submission

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SPAA says superannuation caps must be returned to pre 2009 levels The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association has today called for excessively low superannuation contribution caps to be restored

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