‘Sustainable’: push to keep low-paid from falling back
Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants to ensure Australia’s lowest paid workers don’t go backwards, but stresses a real wage rise must not harm the economy. In its formal submission to the…
Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court
Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has pledged to continue to fight after an appeal court upheld findings that he was likely a war criminal. The Victoria Cross recipient – who faces…
Green light for party to stand strong on social issues
The Greens won’t back down from their stance on issues like Israel’s attacks on Gaza, new leader Larissa Waters says, despite the party losing seats at the federal election. Senator…
Asia shares set to end strong week on soft note
Asian stocks were ending a strong week on a softer note on Friday as the euphoria over US-China trade talks faded, while revived bets for policy easing in the United…
Keep award wages ahead of inflation, govt urges umpire
Low-income workers should be rewarded with a real increase in their wages, but only if it doesn’t cause inflation to get out of hand, the federal government says. In its…
Facts and evidence missing in claims about increasing antisemitism
Falacious definitions have led to claims of ‘record levels of antisemitism’ in NSW universities, but are not supported by facts presented to the NSW inquiry, Emma Thomas writes. The contentious…
Trump promises to strengthen ties with UAE on Gulf tour
US President Donald Trump has pledged to strengthen US ties to the United Arab Emirates on a visit to the Gulf state that is expected to deepen co-operation on artificial…
D-Day for Roberts-Smith’s fight over war crimes claims
After a marathon legal battle spanning seven years, disgraced special forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has only hours to wait to learn whether he has cleared his name of war crime…
Leader gives Green light for return to key party issues
The Greens are pledging to get back to their “core business” under the fresh leadership of Larissa Waters. Strong action on climate change and social justice policies will be priorities…
Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide
Young Australians are increasingly becoming locked out of home ownership as property values exceeding $1 million become the norm. More than a third of homes nationally are valued at $1…