Paul Sakkal

Brisbane Times

What would you cut? Chalmers challenges critics of government spending

By: Paul Sakkal, Shane Wright

October 25, 2026 — 3:50pm Treasurer Jim Chalmers has refused to put a cap on near-record government spending that economists and the opposition

Newswav

What would you cut? Chalmers challenges critics of government spending Jim Chalmers has used an interview to reject calls for him to set a spending cap as he worries over the economic fallout from the war against Iran. 1 View

By: Shane Wright, Paul Sakkal

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has refused to put a cap on near-record government spending that economists and the opposition insist must be reduced to tame

The Age

MPs urged to sign civility pledge that only Haines had backed in return to parliament

By: Paul Sakkal

Brisbane Times

In inflation battle, Taylor gambles on retreat from climate policy

By: Paul Sakkal

Newswav

In inflation battle, Taylor gambles on retreat from climate policy Markets are pricing in a fifth rate hike next week after the RBA’s chief economist Sarah Hunter told 60 Minutes the bank was “not quite” done with tackling inflation. 1 View

By: Paul Sakkal

The Coalition has vowed to dismantle Australia's climate policies to fight inflation, risking the green transition as Finance Minister Katy Gallagher

The Age

Albanese confirms bolstered security for MPs after Haines attack

By: Natassia Chrysanthos, Paul Sakkal

Newswav

Albanese confirms bolstered security for MPs after Haines attack Security upgrades to MPs’ homes, as well as swifter office upgrades, are on the table. Some politicians also want duress alarms. 1 View

By: Paul Sakkal, Natassia Chrysanthos

Politicians will receive a security boost after the attack on independent MP Helen Haines , which the prime minister has described as a turning point.

Brisbane Times

Spender leads business revolt against Chalmers' capital gains tax tweak

By: Paul Sakkal

The Sydney Morning Herald

Spender leads business revolt against Chalmers’ capital gains tax tweak

By: Paul Sakkal

The federal MP said Israel was one of the few other economies which used an inflation-adjusted model, though it capped the tax rate at 30 per cent.

Newswav

Spender leads business revolt against Chalmers’ capital gains tax tweak The federal MP said Israel was one of the few other economies which used an inflation-adjusted model, though it capped the tax rate at 30 per cent. 1 View

By: Paul Sakkal

Crossbench MP Allegra Spender has teamed with Labor-linked business figures for a last-minute push to block a government plan they argue would make investor taxes among the world's highest.