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One word repeated 9 times explains why the Reserve Bank cut: it's ‘coronavirus’

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Never has a virus featured so prominently in a Reserve Bank statement.

The word “coronavirus” is mentioned nine times in the governor’s seven-paragraph statement.

His board cut the cash rate from an all-time low of 0.75% to a new all-time low of 0.50% “to support the economy as it responds to the...

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SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

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One word repeated 9 times explains why the Reserve Bank cut: it's ‘coronavirus’

Carta Launches Carta Law with Acquisition of Avantia

Businesses need more than generic chatbots to benefit from AI. Will this budget help?

The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are 4 reforms Australia needs next

NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

captains of the finance industry should take note

From wires to woodfire: French electrician sparks one of Australia’s fastest growing pizza brands

Indigenous-owned businesses are key to closing the employment gap

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

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