Treasurer Jim Chalmers says politics, not spending driving inflation debate among economists
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected claims that government spending has fuelled inflation, saying such criticism was “motivated by…
Overwhelming majority of Australians calling for big cuts to immigration levels, Sky News Pulse / YouGov poll reveals
Calls to cut immigration in Australia have become a unifying issue, with overwhelming support for dramatic reductions crossing…
Massive swing in public opinion about January 26 as Australia Day poll reveals growing support
Support for celebrating Australia Day has surged to an overwhelming majority, with new polling showing public opinion decisively…
How racism is shaping Australia’s migration debate
Australia’s cost-of-living crisis isn’t caused by migrants. It’s the result of inequality-driven policy — and scapegoating is making…
How racism is shaping Australia’s migration debate
Australia’s cost-of-living crisis isn’t caused by migrants. It’s the result of inequality-driven policy — and scapegoating is making…
Businesses will be forced to accept cash as method of payment for purchases under $500 from January 1, 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that Australians will be guaranteed the right to pay with cash for essential…
Is AUKUS the biggest cover-up in Australian history?
The government’s attempt to portray the US review of AUKUS as a ringing endorsement of the deal has…
Teen social media ban group funded by firm making gambling ads
The birthplace of the 36 Months campaign and its influential push for Australia’s teen social media ban was…
Australia’s economic momentum builds despite inflation jitters
With 2025 drawing to a close, there is a range of unexpectedly favourable news on the economy. It…
Australia’s economy strengthens as the rest of the world struggles
Last week’s national accounts confirm Australia is back on a sound economic path, as Alan Austin reports. WE…
Populism isn’t dead in Australia, it’s waiting for the right leader
Since Labor’s victory, the threat of right‑wing populism has not gone away — it has grown increasingly palpable. Carl…
Government’s AI national plan, unpacked
The government has unveiled its National AI Plan, laying out a roadmap to scale up Australia’s AI infrastructure…