Greens to choose leader and reflect on election lessons
It’s not easy being Green after losing several seats and a party leader at the federal election. But those who remain are preparing to choose a replacement and reflect on…
Defence tops priority list for PM’s Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will look to deepen defence and investment ties with Indonesia in talks with the nation’s president Prabowo Subianto. The prime minister will meet face-to-face with Mr…
Transparency. Is Labor’s large majority a threat to truth in government?
Information is the currency of power in a democracy. It’s what allows informed debate and scrutiny of Government. So, how is transparency shaping up in the 48th Parliament? Rex Patrick…
Jobs data poised to help pencil in draw down on rates
The Reserve Bank is watching closely as the last data domino falls before a pivotal rates meeting. The RBA’s preferred measure of inflation – the trimmed mean – fell back…
Telco complaints a symptom of cost-of-living crisis
Cash-strapped Australians fear being cut off from their phone and internet services as telcos refuse to support struggling customers, resulting in a spike in complaints. Reports to the telecommunications watchdog…
Disgraced veteran to learn fate over war crimes claims
Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith will learn on Friday whether he had successfully overturned findings that he was, on the balance of probabilities, a war criminal. Justice Anthony Besanko delivered…
Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit
A strengthened relationship with Indonesia will boost Australia’s economy, the prime minister says, as he heads to Jakarta. Anthony Albanese will travel to Indonesia on Wednesday for the first overseas…
Legal win for widow after Outback Wrangler star’s death
Australia’s aviation regulator has lost its bid to be removed from a lawsuit brought by the widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris “Willow” Wilson over her husband’s helicopter death. Mr…
Profits v Patients: privatisation of public hospitals does not work
The Cayman Islands owner of Northern Beaches Hospital, Healthscope, has blown up financially and hospital ownership is set for a shakeup. Michael West dissects the NSW Auditor-General’s report on hospital…
‘Hubris’: financial giant in hot water over breaches
Success has come at a cost for one of Australia’s financial heavyweights, which is firmly in the sights of the corporate watchdog over “hubris and complacency”. The Australian Securities and…