James Harrison

6 days ago | skynews.com.au | Andrew Clennell |Oscar Godsell |James Harrison

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has foreshadowed significant tax reform, but there are three possible scenarios likely to arise from his upcoming productivity roundtable. The Albanese government’s productivity summit in August 2025 will bring together businesses, unions and leaders to discuss potential economic reforms. Mr Chalmers opened the door to major tax changes for the first time in years at the National Press Club on Wednesday, outlining “progressive and patriotic” reform.

1 month ago | skynews.com.au | Bryant Hevesi |James Harrison

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood firm on Labor's changes to taxing superannuation after being quizzed on whether he would be open to altering the policy. Labor has so far failed to pass legislation that would double the tax rate to 30 per cent on funds in super balances over $3 million and tax unrealised capital gains above this threshold. Taxing unrealised capital gains has been the subject of fierce criticism, with warnings Labor's changes will impact the "lifeblood of Australia".

2 months ago | skynews.com.au | James Harrison |Oscar Godsell |Bryant Hevesi

Chris Bowen and Ted O’Brien have clashed in a fiery debate about the future of Australia’s energy policy as power bills and climate change weigh heavily on the minds of voters this Federal Election. The ministers came face to face at the National Gallery for the National Press Club debate where Sky News Australia’s Chief Election Analyst Tom Connell moderated the pair in the contest over Labor’s renewables plan against the Coalition’s nuclear proposal.

2 months ago | skynews.com.au | Oscar Godsell |James Harrison |Bryant Hevesi

The energy debate hosted by Sky News Australia's Tom Connell at the National Press Club between Chris Bowen and Ted O'Brien is moments away , with both politicians offering starkly different visions for Australia's energy policy. Watch the debate from 12.30pm and expert analysis following the clash on SkyNews.com.au. Follow Sky News' live coverage as they discuss key issues like renewable energy, carbon emissions, and the future of Australia's energy grid.

2 months ago | skynews.com.au | Adriana Mageros |James Harrison |Oscar Godsell

Angus Taylor has won the plaudits of key economic and political figures after the Treasurers debate, but the contest was tight with Jim Chalmers not damaging Labor's election hopes. Mr Taylor and Mr Chalmers went head-to-head in Sky News Australia's Treasurers' debate on Wednesday night, just weeks before voters head to the polls next month.