There’s a case for nationalising childcare, but of course it won’t happen
Australia’s parents of school-aged children are this week dealing with the cost of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)…
Westpac chief executive Anthony Miller warns ‘chance’ of recession in Australia amid inflation, Middle East pressures
Westpac’s chief executive Anthony Miller has sounded the alarm Australia could slide into a recession as inflationary pressures…
Westpac CEO warns ‘there’s a chance of a recession’ as interest rates rise
The chief executive of Westpac has warned of the growing risk a recession could be on the horizon…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says budget will include tax reform, but no decision yet on capital gains
Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers has committed to tax reform in his upcoming budget, but has added that no…
Oil markets can’t bank on deal maker Donald Trump in the Middle East
The oil price surged to $US91 a barrel over the weekend, after the energy minister of Qatar, Saad…
VIDEO: Thursday Finance with David Chau – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Reducing inequality means taxing capital more — including inheritances
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the new shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, both say they are keen to do something…
VIDEO: Tuesday finance with Alan Kohler – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Alan Kohler on robots and the future of work
The continuing rise of artificial intelligence was one of the big stories of 2025. But how long until…
Is 2025 ending with an AI bubble? We could be at a turning point in history
As we limp, downcast, into the end of another year, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that 2025…
Donald Trump is taking over the US Federal Reserve and financial markets have missed the point
Financial markets are missing the point about Donald Trump’s takeover of the Federal Reserve. It’s not really about…
VIDEO: Steep US tariffs on China don't bode well for Australia's economy – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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