stimulus package

Tax office has millions of unclaimed stimulus cash

Jun 09, 2009 - Eric Smyth

Almost half a million Australians could have their $900 stimulus cheques waiting for them at the tax office.

Figures released by the Australian Taxation Office have shown that more than 450,000 people still need to lodge last year's tax return to be eligible for a piece of the Rudd Government's $8 billion cash splash.

Australia in recession mode

Apr 21, 2009 - Eric Smyth

Mr. Rudd told an economic forum in Adelaide yesterday that due to the worst global economic recession in 75 years it is unavoidable that Australia would be dragged into recession.

No rate cut expected till May budget

Apr 03, 2009 - Eric Smyth

The Rudd Governments' handout seems to have petered out, and the predictions for world growth are terrifying.

Economists are predicting further rate cuts and increased Government spending may be required in the coming months to protect jobs, with the May budget expected to contain more fiscal stimulus.

Kevin Rudd's bonus may be in jeopardy

Mar 21, 2009 - Eric Smyth

The High Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the legality of the Federal Governments $900 bonus to 8.7 million taxpayers thereby putting it in jeopardy.

The RD Guide to the 2009 Australian Government Stimulus Package Handouts

By now, you've probably heard that the Australian Government is introducing a stimulus package to try to buoy the Australian economy.

Government's stimulus package handout

Feb 19, 2009 - Eric Smyth

As part of the Government's $42bn stimulus package the Australian Tax Office said that preparations are underway to make one-off payments to taxpayers from early April.

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