Treasurer throws down gauntlet for ‘crucial’ tax reform
The groundwork has been laid for Australia’s most substantive attempt at tax reform in more than two decades as the treasurer promises to “grasp the nettle” on the thorny issue.…
Power customers promised tougher rules on price gouging
Electricity customers can expect a tighter safety net to protect them from unfair price hikes under changes flagged by the federal government. In his first post-election address, Energy Minister Chris…
UK inflation slows in May but food prices jump
British inflation slowed as expected in May, pulled down by air fares that leapt in April and the correction of a tax data error, although food prices shot up at…
Optus says yes to $100m fine for dodgy sales tactics
Optus is on the hook for a $100 million fine after it pressured Aboriginal customers in remote regions into buying phone products they did not need or want. The nation’s…
‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Australia’s foreign minister has urged Iran to give up its nuclear program as fears grow its conflict with Israel will intensify into full-scale war. As speculation grows the US is…
PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month
The prime minister hopes to get face time with Donald Trump “soon” after playing down the US president’s decision to cancel a highly anticipated one-on-one. Anthony Albanese’s plan to meet…
Tax reform crucial to boosting productivity: treasurer
Tax reform is “crucial” to addressing Australia’s economic challenges, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said in his strongest signal yet on the thorny issue. Boosting stagnant productivity, bringing the budget back…
Australia to bolster security and defence with EU
Australia is one step closer to strengthening co-operation and security with the EU, but uncertainty remains on when a trade deal with the bloc will be signed off. The cancellation…
‘Very dangerous’: Pleas for help to leave Iran, Israel
Almost 2000 Australians want to be evacuated from Iran and Israel, as missile attacks in the Middle East countries intensify. As speculation grows that the US is preparing to enter…
George Orwell revisited. Our Government keeps lying to us
Pandering to the strategic goals of the United States, which puts a target on our nation’s forehead, our Government keeps lying to us. Michael Pascoe with some uncomfortable truths. First,…