Peter Costello
Peter Costello is a prominent Australian politician who served as the Treasurer of Australia from 1996 to 2007 under Prime Minister John Howard. Known for his conservative fiscal policies, Costello played a key role in shaping Australia’s economic landscape during a period of significant growth. After leaving politics, he became a successful businessman and public speaker, and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts. Costello continues to influence Australian public policy discussions, particularly in areas related to economic management and national security.
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Peter Costello advised John Howard to put One Nation last in his seat.
One Nation may well win Sussan Ley’s seat – that would be terrible for all of us
Australia· 2026-03-04
Peter Costello is the former chair of Nine and father of Seb Costello.
Stephen Brook calls time on his work as CBD columnistAustralia· 2026-02-27
Peter Costello commissioned John Ralph to improve the business tax system.
General Chalmers gathers the troops for a new tax warAustralia· 2026-02-24
The capital gains tax was altered by then-treasurer Peter Costello in 1999.
2026 budget looms as Jim Chalmers’ best chance to make changesAustralia· 2026-02-05
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello attended the memorial service for Katie Allen.
Husband leads tributes at packed Melbourne memorialAustralia· 2026-01-29
The bank’s independence was formally recognised under treasurers Peter Costello and Wayne Swan in the late 1990s.
Michele Bullock is standing her ground against Trump. Here’s why it mattersAustralia· 2026-01-16
Peter Costello was a tremendous communicator, particularly in a budget setting.
It’s a banana republic moment. We need to see more from Jim ChalmersAustralia· 2025-11-12
Johnson was introduced by former federal treasurer Peter Costello at a gala dinner.
Exclusive Brethren launch podcast on the internet they called a ‘pipeline of filth’Australia· 2025-10-14
Costello is referred to as Australia’s greatest living treasurer and is a key figure for Frydenberg as he begins his role.
Past treasurers offer advice to current office holdersAustralia· 2025-10-14
Peter Costello was mentioned alongside John Howard regarding changes made in 2007.
Jim Chalmers backs down on indexing, implements higher rate for accounts with $10mAustralia· 2025-10-13
Peter Costello is referred to as 'the greatest prime minister we never had' by Tony Abbott.
Tony Abbott on Turnbull, Keating, Costello, Morrison and the misogyny speech.Australia· 2025-10-11
His proposals were publicly dismissed by then-treasurer Peter Costello.
Independent MP Allegra Spender wins McKinnon Prize for tax reform effortsAustralia· 2025-10-09
Former treasurer Peter Costello urged parents to increase Australia’s falling birthrate with a financial incentive.
Great baby divide could prove a reckoning for Sydney real estateAustralia· 2025-08-18
Peter Costello's ambition unsettled the Howard government but did not destroy it.
The tension between Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers is real. But not yet a real big dealAustralia· 2025-08-08Joe Gersh is friends with ex-treasurer Peter Costello from university.
Joe Gersh thinks Melbourne is falling behind Sydney. And he knows how to fix itAustralia· 2025-08-06
Chalmers is likened to Peter Costello in the context of pressuring the prime minister into action.
Chalmers curbs enthusiasm on reform summit as tax debate gets too big for LaborAustralia· 2025-08-05Former Australian Finance Minister Peter Costello proposed that families should have three children.
Wieso es der Politik nicht gelingt, Lust auf Kinder zu machen
Switzerland· 2025-06-15
Peter Costello is referenced as the former treasurer who first used the statement to set the RBA’s inflation target.
Split votes on Reserve Bank interest rate board could be made public as century of secrecy comes to an endAustralia· 2025-06-15Former treasurer Peter Costello warned that the opposition failed to address key issues.
Angus Taylor Liberal Party leadership aspirations lead faithful unconvincedAustralia· 2025-05-05
Peter Costello and Josh Frydenberg were able to give you some confidence.
Peter Dutton stopped believing in Donald Trump, and now we know whyAustralia· 2025-04-18
Peter Costello is noted as a former treasurer who never challenged John Howard.
There’s an obvious choice for Anthony Albanese’s successor. The Liberal Party faces a tougher choiceAustralia· 2025-04-11
Nine has sought greater control over Domain since its former chair Peter Costello resigned.
Domain $2.8b takeover inches closer after US bidder sweetens offerAustralia· 2025-03-27
Peter Costello's rule book was thrown out by Jim Chalmers.
Budget 2025 handed down; Jim Chalmers reveals tax cuts, cost of living relief; budget winners and losers revealedAustralia· 2025-03-25Peter Costello had to pull together a budget while dealing with the east Asian financial crisis.
Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs cast long shadowAustralia· 2025-03-24
Peter Costello was the Australian Federal Treasurer who pushed for a single-market agenda affecting New Zealand's banking regime.
Departing Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr made more memorable contributions than his Covid record - Fran O’Sullivan
New Zealand· 2025-03-07
Peter Costello, former federal treasurer, stood down as the chair of Nine days after clashing with a journalist.
Seb Costello exits Nine amid review into bathroom incidentAustralia· 2025-03-07
In 2007, then-treasurer Peter Costello pulled forward the mid-year budget update by almost two months.
Labor economic update planned to kill off federal budget in MarchAustralia· 2025-02-28
Former treasurer Peter Costello is a speaker at the conference.
Donald Trump’s energy chief wants nation to export enriched uraniumAustralia· 2025-02-18
