Media Releases

JobSeeker Claims Higher Than Expected

15 June 2020

Today in Question Time the Prime Minister refused to acknowledge that more Australians have been forced onto JobSeeker as a result of the Morrison Government’s bungled handling of wage subsidies.

“Snapback” a Risk to Recovery: OECD

11 June 2020

The OECD has warned against Scott Morrison’s reckless “snapback” strategy which will cost jobs and leave people behind.

Company Directors Alarmed by Morrison’s "Snapback"

11 June 2020

The Australian Institute of Company Directors’ latest report has revealed widespread concern about the Morrison Government’s “snapback” strategy and its lack of a plan for the recovery.

Instant Asset Write-Off Extension

09 June 2020

Labor supports the proposed extension of the instant asset write-off subject to seeing the detail of the legislation.

HomeBuilder: Too Little, Too Late

04 June 2020

With the construction industry hurtling towards a cliff, today’s construction sector support announcement falls a long way short of what is needed to prevent massive job losses in the building industry.

Australian Economy in Recession for First Time in 29 Years

03 June 2020

The National Accounts confirm that the Australian economy shrank in the first three months of this year, even before the worst impacts of the Coronavirus were felt.

RBA Interest Rate Decision (June 2020)

02 June 2020

Today’s statement by the Reserve Bank highlights the profound and long-lasting economic impacts of the virus outbreak, and the need for ongoing fiscal support.

CAPEX Collapsed Again Before the Virus

28 May 2020

New data confirms that capital expenditure had continued to collapse in the March quarter, before the worst of the virus outbreak and before the large-scale lockdowns began.

RBA Highlights Dangers of "Snapback" Strategy

28 May 2020

Today the Reserve Bank Governor has highlighted the dangers of the Prime Minister’s “snap back” strategy, warning against a rapid withdrawal of support.

Construction Slowed Before the Virus

27 May 2020

New data shows construction activity has fallen further in the March quarter, even before the worst of the virus outbreak and before the large-scale lockdowns began.