MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition
National and Liberal MPs are calling for a united front against Labor as a common enemy despite a growing rift since the parties split. Their coalition fell apart days after…
Labor election guru urges party against ‘myth-making’
Labor must remain grounded following its election triumph to avoid “myth-making” and deliver on key issues, the party’s campaign architect says. National secretary Paul Erickson outlined the secret ingredients behind…
‘Accountability’ at heart of low public sector pay gaps
Low gender pay gaps at Australia’s biggest public sector employers are the result of structures and accountability, but the union says equity measures must be prioritised to ensure fair workplaces.…
Trump’s tariff ‘rollercoaster’ raises recession risk
Australians are being assured the nation is well-placed to avoid a recession as the Reserve Bank expresses alarm over Donald Trump’s trade war “rollercoaster”. Forecasts released by the Reserve Bank…
Labor mastermind takes swipe at rivals in victory lap
The road to Labor’s election triumph was paved with ambition, practice and countless coalition missteps, the party’s campaign architect says. Labor’s national secretary Paul Erickson has outlined the secret ingredients…
New Zealand’s ‘growth budget’ set to cut, cut, cut
As the conservative New Zealand government hits the halfway mark, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is poised to deliver a hugely consequential budget: no BS. She will reveal her second budget…
Breakaway party airs plan to still ‘work’ with Liberals
The end of the federal coalition won’t stop the Nationals from working with their ex-political partner to target their common enemy – a rampant Labor government. Nationals leader David Littleproud…
Asia stocks edge up as US trade deals in focus
Asian equities edged higher on Wednesday, with risk appetite contained by elevated bond yields as investors remained nervous about the fiscal outlook of major developed economies and the lack of…
Trump trade uncertainty raises hopes of more rate cuts
Mortgage holders can expect more rate cuts this year as the Reserve Bank tries to predict where Donald Trump’s tariff “rollercoaster” is headed next. There was little doubt about the…
RBA drops interest rate with real wages due to fall again
The Reserve Bank’s numbers shout that it made a mistake not cutting interest rates in April, as well as yesterday. The forecast drop in real wages underlines the need, Michael…