Federal politics live: Penny Wong signals fuel excise cut will ‘discontinue’ after August 2
Cheek Media founder Hannah Ferguson has announced she intends to run in Anthony Albanese’s seat of Grayndler at…
Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns
The economic risks for Australia from the continuation of the Middle East war are increasing, the Treasury has…
Falling house prices bring relief for some while a financial nightmare for others
Meg Girdler went all in to buy her small Sydney apartment near the peak of the market in…
Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains…
South Korea introduces relief payments amid oil crisis
South Korea has added relief payments to its sweep of measures to tackle the ongoing oil crisis as…
Former Treasury boss says Australians left with little to show from commodities boom
Why doesn’t Australia collect more tax revenue on the sale of its natural resources? We are a high-income…
David Pocock calls for complete ban on gambling advertising, slamming ‘vested interests’ and Labor’s half measures
Independent ACT senator David Pocock has described planned gambling advertising reforms as “infuriating” and has called on politicians…
Albanese’s gambling reform is social ruin as public policy
Angus Taylor is right about migrants — there are some things we never quite understand about Australia. I’ve…
Plans to move residents off Cocos (Keeling) Islands walked back after backlash
The federal government has walked back its plans to relocate Cocos (Keeling) Island residents after widespread community backlash,…
Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
MELBOURNE – Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for bail when the war crime…
Albanese unveils long-awaited response to landmark gambling reform report
A partial ban on gambling advertising designed to protect children from exposure to harm has been unveiled by…
Gambling companies targeting women with ‘novel’ promotions, new research finds
Gambling is being promoted as fun, social and “harmless” for women through social media and lifestyle marketing, in…