Jim Chalmers's roundtable produces 'laundry basket' instead of 'big shiny box':
The opposition will say Jim Chalmers hasn't been talking about the right things ...
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Incremental Economic Reforms Shape Australia's Fiscal FutureNDIS cost growth aims to drop to 4–6% annually, while tax and regulatory reforms focus on fairness and efficiency through 2025.
Key FactsAug 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Mark Butler introduced measures to curb the NDIS annual cost growth to between 4 and 6 percent, emphasizing greater state involvement in service delivery.
- The roundtable endorsed tax reforms targeting fairness for workers, incentives for business investment, and a simpler, sustainable system without a full tax inquiry.
- Regulatory simplifications, including faster environmental approvals and streamlined construction codes, were identified as near-term priorities for government action.
- Jim Chalmers framed the outcomes as pragmatic progress reflecting an inclusive, incremental approach despite opposition and reform purist criticism.
I finished those three days more optimistic about the progress that we can make together than I was at the start.— Jim Chalmers after the economic reform roundtable.
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