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Top economists say the government made the right calls, but a harder look at the books will be needed ahead of the May budget.

PwC has appointed Amy Auster to the role of chief economist, succeeding Jeremy Thorpe who exits the position after six years.

The economic and fiscal environment is not just different to the picture painted in the March budget. It’s as if we are on another planet.

The appointment will provide a “rare skill set and deep experience” to help clients, says chief executive.

Stamp duty, religious institutions, LNG, RATs, population growth.

PwC has bet on increased demand for financial services advisory and management consulting next year, with most of its new partners from those two areas.

PwC to overhaul ASIC’s structure Jun 9, 2021 – 10.34am Save Share The leaders of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission are braced for a restructure after new chairman Joe Longo tapped consultants PwC to review the regulator. Mr Longo, who formally took over from James Shipton at the start of this month, has also set up his own office of the chairman to help stamp his authority on the corporate watchdog. Appearing at a Senate Estimates committee last week, Joe Longo said...

The Treasury has outlined its position on why the repeal of responsible lending is necessary, in the final day of Senate hearings for its inquiry into the matter.