Meet Our Team of Experts

Michael Blythe
Chief Economist
Richard Grace
Chief Currency Strategist
Adam Donaldson
Head of Debt Research
James McIntyre
Economist
Savanth Sebastian
Economist
Andrew McLennan
Senior Analyst Retail Food & Beverage

What the 2012 Budget means for your bottom-line.

Welcome to the Commonwealth Bank 2012 Federal Budget information site.
 

We'll keep you informed on the Budget's impact to your business with in-depth coverage and valuable insights. Our team of respected analysts will deliver a series of insightful videos and commentaries that you can access on this site so your business can start preparing straight away for key initiatives.
 

So no matter where you work or what you do, we'll explain how the Budget is likely to affect your business.
 

Find out more about the impacts of the 2012 budget announcement by downloading our chartpack below.
 

Australian dollar

Australian dollar
The strong global position of the Australian economy looks likely to ensure a strong Aussie dollar throughout the next financial year.

Debt markets

Debt markets
The return of the budget to surplus will have a positive impact on Australian markets & help to alleviate interest rate pressures.

Corporate view

Corporate view
Businesses were hit by the Government's decision to abandon the 1% cut to the company tax rate.

Small business view

Small business view
Small businesses will, benefit from the introduction of a new initiative that will allow them to carry back losses against previous revenue to receive a refund against previously paid tax.

Industry view

Industry view
Working families, Aged care & household incomes were the big winners in last night's budget.

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Our Team of Experts

Michael Blythe
Chief Economist
Richard Grace
Chief Currency Strategist
Adam Donaldson
Head of Debt Research
James McIntyre
Economist
Savanth Sebastian
Economist
Andrew McLennan
Senior Analyst Retail Food & Beverage

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