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…
What could the government do to help battle inflation?
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike interest rates has brought fresh attention to the question of whether the…
Treasurer asks ASIC to restrict public access to company directors’ home addresses
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has moved to dramatically restrict public access to the residential addresses of…
Australia’s solar panel waste is mounting. Will the government’s recycling scheme solve it?
Australia is on the brink of a great solar panel age-out. The number of solar panels coming off…
Jim Chalmers has rejected responsibility for high inflation but will have a tough sell if rates rise again
Last February, Jim Chalmers was living out a treasurer’s dream. After a bruising first term dominated by rising…
Australians warned to expect ‘grim period’ as inflation rises and Albanese government struggles to rein in spending
EQ Economics managing director Warren Hogan has warned Australia is at risk of a “pretty bad recession” as…
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien demands Labor makes tough economic changes to bolster living standard for all Australians
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien has joined calls for the government to use its massive majority and enact ambitious…
Nationals senator Matt Canavan questions if government and agencies can be trusted on hate speech laws and attacks Sussan Ley
Nationals senator Matt Canavan has delivered the message to Australians that they should not trust governments, as he…
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…
Jim Chalmers defends ‘professional’ Fed boss Jerome Powell in face of Trump attacks
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended US central bank boss Jerome Powell as professional and diligent after the Trump…
CSIRO to receive $233 million in mid-year budget but up to 350 jobs still to be cut
The CSIRO will receive an additional $233 million in federal funding but will still proceed with up to…