August 2020 - Super Evolution

The government’s July budget update gave an insight into the economic impact of the health crisis, below is a video to assist you to stay up to date with the latest indicators.

The economy contracted by an estimated 0.25% in 2019-20, with a further fall of 2.5% in 2020-21.

The budget deficit is estimated to be:

– $85.8 billion in 2019-20 (4.3% of GDP, and

– $184.5 billion in 2020-21 (9.7% of GDP).

This would be the biggest deficit as a share of GDP since 1946 in the aftermath of WWII.

The current cash target rate of 0.25% has been left unchanged.

Please get in touch if you’d like assistance with your personal financial situation.

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August is here and the wattle is in bloom, a sign that spring is around the corner. Australians will all be hoping for brighter days ahead, as we contend with rising COVID cases and sobering news on the economic front.

After postponing the Federal Budget until October due to COVID, the government released a budget update on July 23 which gave an insight into the economic impact of the health crisis. It estimates a budget deficit of $85.8 billion in 2019-20 (4.3% of GDP) rising to $184.5 billion in 2020-21 (9.7% of GDP). This would be the biggest deficit as a share of GDP since 1946 in the aftermath of WWII. The economy contracted an estimated 0.25% in 2019-20, with a further fall of 2.5% in 2020-21, the first consecutive annual falls in over 70 years. Continue reading “August 2020 Newsletter”