‘Un-costed nonsense’: coalition economic plan blasted
The coalition has pledged to introduce some of the biggest cuts to migration in Australia’s history and overhaul the nation’s tax system, but is facing accusations its reforms are “un-costed…
Migrants help keep rural Australia alive, farmers say
Skilled migrants do not take Australian jobs, but fill critical labour shortages, enrich cultural diversity and stem the decline of country towns, agricultural groups say. Peak farming bodies have urged…
Shoppers could pay more after Coles misconduct ruling
Customers could end up paying more for longer, according to a consumer expert who says a landmark ruling against Coles will have unintended consequences. The Federal Court found on Thursday…
Xi lauds ‘new positioning’ in Chinese ties with US
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a “new positioning” of ties with the United States that envisages co-operation with measured competition, following his summit with US President Donald Trump. Trump’s…
UK records strong growth but Iran war casts shadow
Britain’s economy grew unexpectedly in March to cap another strong first quarter, suggesting it was in better shape as the Iran war escalated than many feared, though economists say seasonal…
Middle ring could be ‘hollowed out’ by tax overhaul
Rental supplies in the middle ring of Australian capital cities could be hollowed out by changes to investor tax concessions in the federal budget. Real estate agents expect investor interest…
Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar
Unions have lifted their minimum wage demands to six per cent after the federal budget warned inflation would hit five per cent by the middle of the year. The Australian…
Taylor faces ‘strategic error’ in seizing on migration
Presenting Australians with a plan to crack down on migration would prove a “strategic error” for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor who faces a growing challenge from One Nation. Mr Taylor…
NSW antisemitism hearings drowned in the Bondi Royal Commission
The NSW Parliament’s antisemitism report was folded into the Bondi Royal Commission, missing the airing of contesting views and rigorous questioning. Stephen Lawrence MLC writes. Throughout 2025, I served on…
Global glut hits grain handler as farmers hold back
A global oversupply of grain has compressed margins for a leading Australian agribusiness and food processor, putting a dent in its interim earnings. GrainCorp on Thursday reported a $5 million…