Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth
A jump in household consumption has driven Australia’s economic growth to the fastest rate in almost two years, offering the strongest sign yet that a long-anticipated recovery in the private…
Home care help kicks in sooner after political backflip
Tens of thousands of Australians will get earlier access to a home care package over coming months after the federal government caved to opposition demands to avoid an embarrassing political…
ABC accused of ‘performative’ regret over fired journo
The ABC has been accused of paying lip service to an apology after arguing against a $350,000 fine for illegally sacking journalist Antoinette Lattouf. Lattouf won an unlawful termination case…
Albanese refuses to release Nauru deal details
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is refusing to release the full details of a deal signed with Nauru to deport people despite criticising China for being opaque in its Pacific dealings.…
Deputy PM Richard Marles to address Israel lobby summit on Gold Coast
Deputy PM and Minister for Defence Richard Marles is on the speakers’ list to address the controversial Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Summit today. What’s the scam? The scam is the…
‘Welcome’ pick-up in Australian economy wrongfoots RBA
Australia’s economic growth rate has accelerated to 1.8 per cent, the fastest rate in almost two years, amid a boost in household consumption. The annual rise in gross domestic product,…
Private sector driving economy’s ‘sluggish’ recovery
Australia’s private sector is picking up the slack from weaker government spending but the nation’s economy is still expected to remain sluggish. Forecasters revised down their predictions for Australia’s GDP…
“Shag on a Rock”. India’s embrace of China highlights Australia’s quandary
India’s deepening role in the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and its renewed embrace of China and Russia are reshaping Asia’s balance of power. Michael Sainsbury on the implications for Australia.…
Break ‘piggy bank mentality’: super fund call to action
Australia’s leaders should take a “build to sell” approach to nation-building projects to create investment opportunities for super funds, in order for the sector to play a role in economic…
Journalist seeks big penalty after illegal ABC sacking
The ABC could be fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for unlawfully terminating broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf over a social media post. Sacked from her casual role on ABC Radio Sydney’s…