stimulus

Tuesday, September 22

Business fears cuts to JobKeeper, lower JobSeeker

Almost two-thirds of medium-sized companies are concerned economic activity faces a significant decline, resulting in even higher unemployment, when the federal government unwinds its COVID-19 stimulus measures.

War bond stimulus needed to kickstart battered economy

Extraordinary economic times require extraordinary stimulus measures. James Morley and Richard Holden outline options – including a pandemic equivalent of war bonds.

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The importance of greenery amid coronavirus blues

The numbers of people spending pandemic downtime outside is a reminder of the importance of green open space for the community and environment. Planting is a true shovel-ready project deserving of stimulus spending, argues Daniel Bennett.

Why the PM wants you to spend, spend, spend for Australia

Scott Morrison’s cash splash to get Australians spending was delivered for one simple reason – it works. Peter Martin explains.

Marshall's $350m bid to protect virus-hit SA economy

UPDATED | The Marshall Government has unveiled an “unprecedented” $350 million stimulus package to help cushion the state’s economy against a “kick in the guts” from the looming coronavirus outbreak.

How Australia can try to avoid recession

Australia’s and the global economy is teetering on the brink of recession. There are steps we can take to help stave it off, argues Raja Junankar.