PM’s East Timor visit complicated by past ‘chicanery’
The prime minister will seek to improve a complicated relationship between Australia and East Timor when he addresses the small island nation’s parliament. During his first visit to one of…
The Robodebt six. Is the NACC protecting Scott Morrison?
The NACC is still considering investigating those deemed most responsible for Robodebt, and whether to make the hearing – any hearing – public. Paul Begley with an update. Speaking at…
Rate hikes, affordability won’t curb house prices
Despite the threat of higher interest rates and rising affordability pressures, real estate agents and finance professionals remain bullish about property prices this year. But a divergence is opening up…
Rival leaders hold fire on cementing coalition break-up
Liberals and Nationals are locked in a tense stand-off nearly a week after their dramatic split, as the heads of both parties hold off naming new shadow ministries which would…
Crucial inflation data to determine interest rate call
To hike or not to hike? The Reserve Bank’s first interest rate decision of the year comes down to one figure in Wednesday’s Australian Bureau of Statistics inflation print. While…
India, EU finalise landmark trade deal: Modi
India and the European Union have finalised a landmark trade deal that will represent a quarter of the world’s economy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says. After nearly two decades…
Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japan
The first shipment of liquefied natural gas from the Barossa project is on its way to Japan, with energy company Santos calling it an outstanding achievement for a project of…
Bad laws will not stop hate speech, but invoke tyranny
The Bill to Combat Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism risks undermining rights, due process and democratic accountability. These are the first stages of tyranny, says human rights lawyer Greg Barns. The…
Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print
Australian firms are noticing an easing in a key business pressure, taking some steam out of calls for the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates. But while capacity utilisation cooled…
Tweets and bombs. Both get you arrested
A Sydney Palestinian activist has been arrested and charged with “inciting violence” against politicians on social media. For a tweet. What’s the scam? On January 20, Theo Nolan-Isles tweeted an…